Richard Syrett (Sauga 960AM) and health and wellness coach Pam Killeen discuss the alarming impact of ultra-processed foods on our health, highlighting a study that suggests these foods could be shortening our lifespans. She explains the characteristics of ultra-processed foods, their addictive nature, and the widespread issue of malnutrition in a society that consumes them. Killeen emphasizes the importance of returning to traditional, whole foods to improve health outcomes and reduce chronic diseases. (May 13, 2025)
Takeaways
Every bite of ultra-processed food could be harmful to health.
Ultra-processed foods contain little to no nutritional value.
These foods displace healthier options in our diets.
70% of the US food supply is ultra-processed.
Malnutrition can occur even in overweight individuals.
Addiction to ultra-processed foods is a significant issue.
Traditional diets can help reduce chronic diseases.
Making food from scratch is essential for better health.
The convenience of ultra-processed foods contributes to their popularity.
Awareness of the dangers of ultra-processed foods is crucial.
Sound Bites
“We are stuffed and starved.”
“We have to return to those traditional foods.”
“We could have prevented a lot of suffering.”
Chapters
00:00 The Alarming Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods
05:27 The Impact of Nutrition on Health and Longevity
Pam Killeen Resources
Websites — www.pamkilleen.com and www.truthoverspin.com
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pam.killeen.9/
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/circadianpam
YouTube — http://www.youtube.com/pamkilleen
Rumble — https://rumble.com/c/c-6784666
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-killeen-bab652218/
X — https://x.com/PamKilleen
Substack — pamkilleen.substack.com
Spotify
Circadian Reboot — https://open.spotify.com/show/555uFsshr0o0yDU4tNBG5b
Truth Over Spin — https://open.spotify.com/show/6Rj2GhGELGYVuqzHZIScUC
Keywords: ultra-processed foods, health risks, nutrition, malnutrition, chronic disease, Weston A. Price, dietary habits, health and wellness, convenience foods, traditional diets