Ultra-processed foods have become an increasingly large portion of the average American’s diet in recent decades. Should we worry about this radical shift and how it is impacting our biology? Today you’re going to learn the truth about ultra-processed foods and their effects on human health.  On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear my interview with fitness and nutrition expert Thomas DeLauer, where I shared how ultra-processed food is destroying our health. You’re going to learn the truth about calories, and how to make healthy choices easier for you and your family. This interview is full of essential information on how your body processes calories and nutrients, the factors that influence your weight, and so much more.   We’re also going to talk about how to make healthy eating more automatic (and more fun)! Understanding this information about ultra-processed foods can help you make more informed decisions for yourself and your family. Enjoy!   In this episode you’ll discover:  What percentage of the average American’s diet is ultra-processed food.  An important distinction between processed food and ultra-processed food.  How your food choices affect your hormonal function.   What percentage of American adults have chronic diseases.  How many people die every year from poor diet.  Why cravings are impacted by culture.  The connection between consuming government subsidized food and obesity.   How the rates of children’s ultra-processed food consumption have risen.  The history of counting calories for weight loss.  What an epicaloric controller is.  The connection between neuroinflammation and belly fat.   How your microbiome can influence your digestion and your weight.  Why protein is such an important macronutrient for human health.   How your mindset can impact your hunger hormones.  What vanishing caloric density is.  How to make healthy eating fun and easy.   Items mentioned in this episode include:  PaleoValley.com/model - Use code MODEL for 15% off!   Organifi.com/Model  - Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off + free shipping!  Eat Smarter Family Cookbook - Transform the health, fitness, and connection of your entire family with the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook!  Thomas DeLauer on YouTube - Check out Thomas’ amazing channel!  Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation   Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:   Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Soundcloud  Pandora  YouTube   This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Paleovalley and Organifi.    Use my code MODEL at PaleoValley.com/model to save 15% sitewide on nutrient-dense snacks, superfood supplements, and more.    Organifi makes nutrition easy and delicious for everyone. Take 20% off your order with the code MODEL at organifi.com/model.