STORY AT-A-GLANCE BBC television presenter Dr. Chris van Tulleken ate an 80% ultraprocessed food diet. In four weeks, he gained 15.4 pounds, lost sleep, got anxious, had a low libido and felt 10 years older Biomarkers also showed his brain created new links that increased the risk of repetitive eating like the brain’s response to tobacco and alcohol. The diet increased his hunger hormone (ghrelin) by 30% and he ate food faster Ultraprocessed products are linked to obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer and an increased risk of all-cause mortality; metabolic disease also increases your risk of severe disease and poor outcome from COVID-19 It's crucial to remember that food is the foundation of your health and longevity. Consider making a goal of 90% real food and 10% or less processed food to make a significant difference in weight management and overall health It likely comes as no surprise that eating a diet filled with ultraprocessed foods is unhealthy. Research has de...