New research confirms: Ultra Processed Foods Cause Overeating and Weight Gain
Katie King
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**Breaking News.... ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS CAUSE OVEREATING AND WEIGHT GAIN.**
Gee, we must be geniuses over here because we've been banging on this drum for an eternity it seems. #aheadoftheresearch ??.
Ok. In all seriousness, our initial response was 'seriously, did we really need a study to prove this but....'
The really interesting thing about the research here was that the subjects receiving the ultra processed foods versus those receiving the minimally processed foods, received the exact SAME number of calories and macronutrients... initially.
Participants were instructed to consume until they were satisfied and what the research found was that those receiving minimally processed foods simply ate less. Those receiving the ultra processed foods ate more - carbohydrates and fat in particular. The ultra processed group gained weight, whilst those receiving minimally processed foods lost it.
Take home points:
-processed food is completely unsatisfying for the body. Its nutrient devoid; you will go looking for more because the body is simply not getting what it needs
-processed food completely highjacks the appetite. You will have not appetite control on a diet of ultraprocessed foods. You will not stop. You know... the pringles saying? Its the truth!
-eat whole foods... good thing happen.
-Finally, given our previous post expressing utter disgust regarding the new WW app for kids... doesn't this research prove that resources would be better directed at removing said processed food from kids' diets because that is a major underlying cause of the childhood obesity crisis.
Right. We've had our rant for today and its only 5:30am! #happywednesdayfolks
What I'd like to see from here:
-I would have loved to see the result if both groups had to consume exactly the same amount of calories but in 2 different form still - ultra processed and minimally processed. This would prove the point that its beyond calories and macros. Processed food interferes with the body on a cellular level. It results in vastly different hormonal and neurotransmitter reactions and that is how the damage is done as well... providing excess energy is only half the problem.
These principles are exactly why our current whole foods program is working well.
Its a 'no counting,' 'eat to your own appetite' 'whole foods' based 4 - 8 week program which just takes it back to basics, supporting you with the structure and accountability to do so.
Guess what happens as a result? You gain energy, clarity, happiness, health and released unwanted weight. Without math. Without stress. Without packets. Genius.