Ultra-Processed Foods & ADHD - Episode 2800

Episode 2800 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the effects of ultra-processed foods and ADHD, making school lunches better, and more.

https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/ultra-processed-foods-ADHD-episode-2800

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Ultra-Processed Foods and ADHD

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• The US Department of Health and Human Services plans to release an official definition of ultra-processed foods. (8:00)
  • Vinnie shares what processed versus ultra-processed foods are. (9:00)
  • Ultra-processed foods damage your focus even if you otherwise eat healthy.
• A recent study in Australia measured the effect of processed foods on ADHD. (12:30)
  • For every 10% increase in ultra-processed foods, there was a measurable drop in people's ability to focus on cognitive tests.
  • A 10% increase on average was equivalent to that sandwich-sized bag of potato chips!
• The FDA has stated that up to 70% of children’s diets come from ultra-processed foods. (20:00)
  • New York has rolled out a pilot program to reduce UPFs, and although it's early, the results are impressive.
  • They discuss “Postum propaganda” from decades ago. (25:00)
  • Some of the recommendations for schools, although they aim to move in a better direction, still need to include more real protein and healthy fats. (35:00)
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