EP#204 Unpacking Ultra-Processed Foods: the complex world of ultra-processed foods.
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🧠 EP#204 | Ultra-Processed Food: What You're Really Eating (And Why It Matters)
Ray reacts to Tucker Carlson’s interview with Dr. Casey Means, breaking down why ultra-processed foods are quietly destroying our health—and how we can fight back one bite at a time.
🔍 Key Takeaways
✅ Ultra-processed foods are built on three toxic pillars: refined flour, added sugar, and seed oils
✅ Labels lie—most people misread serving sizes and total intake
✅ Organic food isn't always legit—certifications can be gamed
✅ Cooking at home (most of the time) is your best defense
✅ Your poop is the most honest feedback loop in your health routine
📖 In This Episode
After clocking 60,000 steps over Labor Day weekend, Ray shifts gears from politics to the plate—launching a multi-part series on ultra-processed food. He responds to a recent Tucker Carlson interview with Dr. Casey and Calley Means, spotlighting just how broken our food supply is.
Ray supports much of what the Means duo says—especially about the damaging trio of refined flour, added sugars, and seed oils—but he also calls out the impracticality of their all-organic, all-home-cooked-every-meal philosophy. For many Americans, it’s just not affordable or realistic.
He also breaks down how nutrition labels are designed to mislead, why blindly trusting “organic” claims is risky (especially after his own experience with BUICED product certifications), and why the real proof is in your bathroom experience the next day.
Whether it’s your body’s inflammation response, your addiction to convenience, or your craving for better information—this episode meets you where you’re at, and challenges you to make small but lasting changes.
🛠️ Practical Tips to Implement
📦 Read the nutrition labels—and understand that serving sizes are often misleading
🧂 Watch for the dirty trio: refined flour, added sugar, seed oils
🍳 Aim to cook at home for 80% of your meals
💩 Use your “curtain call” (poop) as real-time feedback on food quality
🏷 Don’t assume “organic” means healthy—source and quality still matter
🔬 Research Spotlight
A 2022 BMJ study found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with increased risks of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. These foods often contain additives and preservatives that disrupt gut health and metabolic function—especially in children.
❓ FAQ
Q: What exactly is an “ultra-processed food”?
A: It’s any product made with refined flour, added sugar, and industrial seed oils—plus a laundry list of synthetic additives. Think packaged snacks, fast food, frozen meals, and most sugary drinks.
Q: Is eating out really that bad?
A: Not always—but Ray points out that even at expensive restaurants, the ingredients are often processed and the quality questionable. Your body (and your next day’s bowel movement) will tell you the truth.
Q: Do I have to eat organic to be healthy?
A: Not necessarily. Ray warns against putting blind faith in the organic label, which can be gamed. Focus more on ingredient simplicity, home cooking, and how your body responds.
💭 Final Thought
If your food has a commercial, it probably shouldn’t have a place in your kitchen.
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