The food trap - Chris van Tulleken

Why do we eat so unhealthily… and can’t we stop?

Why do we gorge ourselves on unhealthy food and how is it that we just can't stop? Welcome to the new 'eating era', where most of the calories we consume come from ultra-processed food — food that is industrially designed and addictive.

It's not you. It's the food.

In Ultra-Processed People, Dr. Chris van Tulleken shows what ultra-processed food really does to our bodies, our health, our weight, and the planet. For too long we've been told that we 'just' need to make different choices, while we live in an era where that is made almost impossible for us. This is not a diet book, but it will lead to weight loss. It is also not a treatise on the environment, but it will help the planet. Do you want to buy Ultra-Processed People? This unique copy is already waiting for you.

Van Tulleken offers perspective and presents solutions in an accessible way, with the common thread being his personal account of his complicated relationship with ultra-processed food — as a doctor and as a father.

About the author Chris van Tulleken is a doctor and, as a scientist, focuses on integrity and conflicts of interest, particularly in the field of nutrition. He makes numerous health programs for the BBC.

Dutch | 9789026359620 | Paperback | 392 pages