What are ultra-processed foods doing to our bodies? | BBC News

Almost everything we eat is technically processed, from bread and Greek yogurt to canned tomatoes. But there’s a big difference between foods that are processed for convenience and ultra-processed foods, which have become a growing focus for health experts.

BBC Health Correspondent Dom Hughes breaks down some of the biggest questions around UPFs.

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00:00 - Intro

00:40 - What are processed foods and how are they different to UPFs?

01:49 - Is all processed food bad for you?

02:35 - Can you still have a healthy diet with processed foods?

04:09 - Why are health experts increasingly concerned about UPFs?

05:55 - What health problems have UPFs been linked to?

06:53 - Can you eat too many UPFs?

07:58 - Is it the processing that's the problem, or the fat, sugar and salt in many of these foods?

10:03 - Are there any UPFs that are actually good for us?

10:58 - What does a balanced diet look like in practice?

12:05 - When you're shopping, what should you pay attention to?