
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Nutrition Scientist: This is why you're confused about ultra processed food | Prof. Sarah Berry
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7 Aug 2025 · 1h 0m
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Scientists agree that processed foods are contributing to poor health — but when it comes to ultra-processed foods (UPFs), there’s growing confusion. The term is now used so broadly that it includes everything from crisps and sweets to wholemeal bread and plant-based milks. So what do we really know about the health effects of UPFs? And is the label actually making it harder for us to eat well? In this episode, Jonathan is joined by Dr. Sarah Berry, ZOE’s Chief Scientist. Sarah is a professor of