Vegans eat more ultra-processed foods than any other diet. How bad is that really for health and the environment? [Euronews]
“British farmers could find business opportunities and help promote better public health if they adapted to recent radical changes in diet.” [Prof Michael Winter, University of Exeter]
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We generally would like a ‘balanced diet’ – but the debate is still very much open as to what we mean by that: A ‘balanced’ diet – Vision Group for Sidmouth
One area which is receiving a lot of focus is ‘ultra-processed foods’ – and one place to start would be the production of less processed foods: How to create a sustainable food system: an analysis – Vision Group for Sidmouth
There is a lot of lobbying going on – for example, from the Soil Association: Thousands demand government stops promoting ultra-processed foods
But there’s also a lot of science out there – with this piece out today: BBC’s Dr Chris Van Tulleken, author of Ultra Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food… and Why Can’t We Stop gives us the lowdown. How ultra-processed food tricks you into eating more, and how you can free yourself of its addictive properties | BBC Science Focus Magazine
And as reviewed several times over, including: Book Review: ‘Ultra-Processed People,’ by Chris van Tulleken – The New York Times
However, as with all good science, there is discussion of the evidence: The Emperor of Ultra-Processed Foods Has No Clothes | American Council on Science and Health
Meanwhile, the discussion has spilled over into views on the vegan/vegetarian diets: Vegans eat more ultra-processed foods than any other diet. How bad is that really for health and the environment? Are UPFs really that bad? Here’s what food experts say on the rise of ultra-processed foods | Euronews and Plant-based innovators push back at ‘ultra-processed, ultra-unhealthy’ critique
Finally, perhaps Devon’s farmers can help: British farmers could find business opportunities and help promote better public health if they adapted to recent radical changes in diet – such as the growth in veganism – a top rural expert has said. Agricultural practice and policy should take account of new trends in the way people cook and eat, according to a new report being launched today (July 4) by Professor Michael Winter OBE, from the University of Exeter… Why this Exeter University professor is urging farmers to adapt to shopper’s changing eating habits – Devon Live