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Ultra-Processed People: Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food | Chris van Tulleken

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I didn‘t think I was going to get through this book this weekend, but I‘m knocking things off the to do list. This is a well researched, comprehensive, non-judgmental, eye opening look at ultra processed food and the ramifications of it playing a big role in our diet. I appreciate the inclusion of the UK, USA and Canada in his research

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Ultra-Processed People: Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food | Chris van Tulleken

Super Bowl Sunday #gotaylorsboyfriend my doughnut was made by a local whole grain bakery so in this one instance I‘ve avoided UPF 👏🏻👏🏻 to quote Graham Norton “if anyone is going to have an army, it might as well be Taylor Swift. She uses her power for good” 😊 if I had young daughters I‘d have no issues with them being a Swiftie

marleed Kanzazzzzz City. Now, I hope she shows up for the parade on Wednesday! (It will be the first of 3 in above freezing temps!) Taylor has generated so much money for this city since the night she first turned a friendship bracelet from Travis. Even local artisans are having a heyday. Go Team Taylor! 2y

mcctrish @marleed I know she has a concert in Melbourne on Friday so 🤷🏻‍♀️ but she does work miracles with the traveling 2y

marleed @mcctrish Yea, I think she‘ll have to skip this drunken mayhem. The real question might be when does Travis get to Melbourne! ❤️❤️❤️ 2y

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Ultra-Processed People: Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food | Chris van Tulleken

Bags 11 & 12 means Family Reunion Celebration is completed on the Lunar New Year

Tamra Wow!! 2y

mcctrish @Tamra I love it 2y

Soubhiville That‘s amazing! 2y

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Texreader Love this!!! 2y

dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 2y

Deblovestoread Very cool! 2y

mcctrish @Soubhiville @Texreader @dabbe @Deblovestoread it was such a good set ❤️❤️ now I want to build another one 🤔 2y

dabbe @mcctrish #keeponbuilding ❤️💜🩷 2y

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Chrissyreadit

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

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Im so glad I read/listened to this book. I thought it had several interesting parts i had not heard about such as the experiment in the early 1900‘s with infants and toddlers and food, and the Nestle Barge in South America. But most of all it reinspired me to remember that there is a way to feel better, and that my brain and body are being hijacked by ultra capitalist companies. I love the “was this made to nourish me or make money for someone “

Chrissyreadit #naturalitsy #naturalitsyreadalong #naturalitsybuddyread 2y

AllDebooks That quote is my mantra from now on 👌 2y

tpixie @AllDebooks @Chrissyreadit that needs to be my mantra also. It‘s a good one! 2y

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Ultra-Processed People: Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food | Chris van Tulleken

Bag #10 of the Family Reunion Celebration Lego set. I‘ve got a craving for some Chinese take away🤔

RaeLovesToRead Bao buns!!!! 💕💕 2y

mcctrish @RaeLovesToRead aren‘t they the cutest 2y

TheBookHippie Omgoodness 😍😍😍 2y

mcctrish @TheBookHippie there are so many little spots of awesomeness in this set ❤️❤️❤️ 2y

LoverOfLearning Obsessed!! 2y

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Bag #9, all the people are gathering to watch the build. Only 2 bags left ❤️ craving cheesies - the ultimate ultra-processed snack food

wanderinglynn Can‘t wait to see it finished! 2y

Tamra 🤣 now you have me craving Cheetos. 2y

mcctrish @Tamra 🤣🤣 give me all the salty, crunchy, cheesy ultra processed food stuffs 2y

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Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

Bag 8 of my Family Reunion Celebration Lego set ( honestly I might not ever eat ice cream again 🤢)

ChaoticMissAdventures I read this last month and even though I "knew" I feel like I didn't know and it was such a good reminder to watch what I put in my body better. 2y

mcctrish @ChaoticMissAdventures it is certainly a good reminder. I feel like I make a lot of food from scratch but I have gotten lazy and stopped making my own salad dressings and pasta sauce - guess what better get back on that 2y

ChaoticMissAdventures As someone who hates the kitchen, I really appreciated his no-shame approach to it all. I am child free but the chapter on formula made me the angriest. 2y

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mcctrish @ChaoticMissAdventures I remember when I had my first baby, I nursed him and he was finally old enough ( according to all books to take one feeding by formula) He was 6 lbs at birth and a voracious and frequent eater, I was so happy for the break. He hated it. It took FOREVER to set that routine. Then we both got colds and my paediatrician said cut the bottle til he‘s better. I started crying on the spot. One bottle so I could get dinner ready 😭 2y

Zuhkeeyah I want to read this book...but am also terrified to read this book. What food will I never look the same at again?? 2y

Tamra I haven‘t read the book, but I think being mindful about food choices is good goal. At this point I am a tad more worried about all the microplastics we consume. By just opening a plastic bag we inhale microparticles of plastic! 2y

Tamra As an adoptive mom, I hope the author wasn‘t bottle/formula shaming per se. Nursing isn‘t an option for everyone. 2y

mcctrish @Zuhkeeyah so far ice cream is cementing it‘s only on special occasion status 2y

ChaoticMissAdventures @Tamra not at all, the author is incredible throughout about not shaming. The focus is on how terrible the companies are, how they have worked their way into remote villages and give misinformation, and push formula onto areas that may not have access to clean water then they start charging after they have established a culture. He is very open and honest about how we as consumers often cannot avoid processed food for a number of reasons. 2y

mcctrish @Tamra 😳 plastics really should be banned. I‘m barely into the book, so far it‘s only ice cream and all the foods with carrageenan, Palm oils, and guar gum getting talked about ( there goes my cottage cheese) so far my take away is if you can‘t buy the ingredients you should limit the foods that have these things in them - that‘s just common sense imo 2y

mcctrish @ChaoticMissAdventures I remember Nestle being in the news for the formula and bottled water debacle. They are awful! 2y

ChaoticMissAdventures @mcctrish Nestle is a horrible company, they have taken over and drained so many natural water sources only to sell the water back in plastic to the same community. I have been boycotting them for over a decade, but like the author talks about it is really hard because they own so much you do not realize they own, like cat food and cleaning brands 2y

Tamra @ChaoticMissAdventures that‘s reprehensible. 😢 2y

Tamra @mcctrish it‘s extremely difficult to get away from plastics & processing. Nigh on impossible! 2y

mcctrish @Tamra how fitting I say plastic should be banned while I build Lego 🤣🤣 I meant with food but yeah, it‘ll be hard 2y

Tamra @mcctrish bah! 🤣 I didn‘t see that until you pointed it out! Fortunately Lego‘s are not single use! (edited) 2y

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DebinHawaii

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

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#JumpStart2024 #ReadAway2024

Read for #Naturalitsy #MidwinterSolace it‘s a soft pick. I knew much of the info on UPFs (Ultra-Processed Foods) it was a good refresher & while I knew about Nestle‘s role in baby formula scandals, I wasn‘t as familiar with the floating junk food supermarkets they took down the Amazon River.🤦🏻‍♀️🤯🤬Still, it drug a bit with repetition, especially in the middle. But as a food & nutrition geek, I‘m glad we read ⬇️

TheBookHippie, DieAReader, Lizpixie, jenniferw88, Chrissyreadit, Andrew65, GHABI4ROSES, AllDebooks

DebinHawaii … it. It was also interesting to get the U.K. Perspective on things as most of my reading in this area has been U.S.-based authors. 2y

DieAReader 🥳Great 2y

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Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

My January 2024 AudioBook #WrapUp. Tagged book was my favorite of the ones I listened to. The sizes of the books represent my rankings.
#AudioChores
#AudioCommute
#AudioCrochet

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Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

#Naturalitsy January #buddyread

Any final thoughts on our January author, book or Ultra-processed foods?

All welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

🍀 Up next - February #buddyread 🍀
The Brother Gardeners- Botany, Empire and the birth of an obsession by Andrea Wulf.

Brother Gardeners: Botany, Empire and the Birth of an Obession

AllDebooks @wordslinger42 @rockpools @Chrissyreadit @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @Blackink_WhitePaper @BookwormAHN @MilesnMelodies @Graywacke @Dilara @Mitch @jenniferw88 @Chelsea.Poole @TheBookHippie @Riveted_Reader_Melissa @jlhammar 2y

AllDebooks @MelisK @Soubhiville @wanderinglynn @SamAnne @claudiuo @PageShifter @Addison_Reads @BarkingMadRead @CaitZ @Aimeesue @BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @tdrosebud @Soscha @ElizaMarie @Larkken @Caterina @sebrittainclark @bnp @daena @TEArificbooks @BookBelle84 2y

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AllDebooks @Jess861 @TheKidUpstairs @Julsmarshall @Readergrrl @AmandaBlaze @Cazxxx @Cuilin @Morr_Books @Read4life @vonnie862 @Eyelit @Roary47 @Knitmaths @mjdowens @SaltyMac @Bluebird @yourfavouritemixtape @Deblovestoread 2y

AllDebooks @TheSpineView @gossamerchild @julieclair @IndoorDame @Bookwormjillk @quietlycuriouskate @Faranae @DebinHawaii @kspenmoll @Smarkies @JenReadsAlot 2y

daena I unfortunately need to ask to be removed. My school work is overwhelming right now. Thank you for including me, and hopefully I can jump back in at some point. 2y

rockpools I think a lot of the final conversation about this book took place last week. However, I‘ve just finished. I am glad I read it, I find I am much more aware of ingredients, including those that are so prevalent that you don‘t even think of them as weird (maltodextrin for eg), and am trying to focus on more ‘real‘ food. HOWEVER. Lots. I think he‘s basically arguing for a shift away from the entire capitalist system, and while I don‘t necessarily 2y

rockpools disagree, I‘m not too sure it‘s helpful from where we‘re at.

Actually, that might be my take on most of the book! I don‘t disagree (and it has improved my awareness) but I‘m not too sure how it helps. Worth reading, especially in the context of a group discussion like this. 2y

Bookwormjillk @rockpools that‘s a good way to sum it up 2y

AllDebooks @rockpools that's a perfect summary. I think the whole premise comes down to societal change and that's never going to happen. If we haven't fixed global food poverty by now, we never will. 2y

AllDebooks @daena sorry to hear you're snowed under. Hope to see you back when things calm down x 2y

AllDebooks I'm glad I read it, as it has made me rethink the whole food process. Certainly made me re-evaluate my shopping/eating habits 2y

ElizaMarie @rockpools I agree. I feel like this helped me mostly by being more aware of things. Like you mentioned, “real food“. 2y

ElizaMarie I am glad I read it. I don't think I “learned“ a whole bunch (as most of this stuff was either common sense - prepackaged foods aren't super healthy). I think what frustrates me the most, was I couldn't really help develop a better plan of action after reading (other than a general, more whole/raw foods, more fruits and veggies). I found the most interesting aspect of it was the reminder that packaging claims aren't really that reliable. Bummer. 2y

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Smarkies

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

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It was a little long and reiterated points multiple times. However, this book made me more aware of how much UPFs have invaded the food system. If nothing else, it will make me read food labels a whole lot more and reduce my intake of fizzy drinks. The audiobook did have chatty /interview sections between the author and his brother, which helped ground the book a little. #naturalitsy

Smarkies Thanks to @AllDebooks for organising this buddy read 2y

Smarkies #52bookclub24 #acoverwithoutpeopleonit 2y

AllDebooks @Smarkies 😊 glad to have you join us x 2y

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BookwormAHN

Ultra-Processed People: Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food | Chris van Tulleken

so-so

This book is about the dangers of eating ultra-processed food. I'm not sure how to feel about this book. I agree that the ulta-processed foods are unhealthy however I think most sensible people know this and what he doesn't cover is what to eat now.
#Naturalitsy @AllDebooks

DocBrown I once heard Joel Salatin say only eat it if it existed in 1900. Which means that hot dogs make the cut! 2y

5feet.of.fury @DocBrown 😂 2y

TheAromaofBooks I haven't read this one, but I am always low-key frustrated by books that spend a great deal of time telling me about a problem, but then offer me no alternatives or suggestions for what I can do to help tackle said problem. 2y

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Larkken

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

so-so

Probably better as a podcast, with interviews from other people.
In reading this for #naturalitsy I found the author pedantic + repetitive. I liked what I did learn, but mostly feel I read padding and strident reiterations. My takeaways: avoid emulsifiers, avoid artificial flavors/smells, trust yourself to know when something's bad for you. Me? I will continue to eat my fav ketchup chips... But will also pay better attention to ingredient lists.

Larkken #52bookclub24 an apostrophe in the title @Kristy_K, @LaraReads, @KarenUK, @Hooked_on_books, @BarkingMadRead, @Crazeedi, @brittanyreads, @Magpiegem, @BookBelle84, @Larkken, @jenniferw88, @julesG, @Deblovestoread, @MidnightBookGirl, @Librarybelle, @triplem80, @Tove_Reads, @Read4life, @Bluebird, @BarbaraBB, @eeclayton, @hissingpotatoes, @Book_Lover95, @TheAromaofBooks 2y

Librarybelle I‘ve seen a lot of mixed reviews for this one 2y

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 2y

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Larkken @TheAromaofBooks the early ones are easy I'm sure I'll slow down soon 😂 2y

Larkken @Librarybelle I know. I don't necessarily disagree with the author, though? Here's the podcast if anyone wants it: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RYc2NDoZhxJ0QUTlnCySg?si=cjp47vRvRHyOGrJkRyR7U... it looks like it follows the book closely and is only 3.5 hrs long. 2y

RamsFan1963 I love Miss Vickie's chips, especially the Salt & Vinegar, but I've never seen the Sweet & Spicy Ketchup ones in my area. I'd easily eat the whole bag. It must be a Canadian only kind of flavor. 2y

Hooked_on_books I was planning on joining this buddy read but the holds queue at my library was too long. After your review and some others I‘ve seen I‘m kinda glad! 2y

rockpools Yes to all of this! (Especially the ‘I don‘t necessarily disagree but…‘ which is pretty much word-for-word what I just put in this week‘s discussion post!) 2y

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Julsmarshall

Ultra-Processed People: Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food | Chris van Tulleken

so-so

This was okay. I feel like a lot of the reasons van Tulleken shared for why we should avoid processed foods were things I was already aware of and why I try to avoid them. He did add a few more that were new to me and gave me even more motivation to cut them completely out of my diet. I tried to finish this one quickly as there were quite a few folks waiting on the library hold. #naturalitsy #BookspinBino @thearomaofbooks @alldebooks

AllDebooks Great review 😊 2y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y

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#Naturalitsy January #buddyread

Any thoughts on this week's section? 🤔

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AllDebooks @IndoorDame @Bookwormjillk @quietlycuriouskate @Faranae @DebinHawaii @kspenmoll @Smarkies @JenReadsAlot 2y

TheBookHippie I finished it. Had to be back to library was only 7 day loan. But I did not learn one new thing or like the tone 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️😬😵‍💫. Could be just me. Seemed all preachy with no clear path and was quite elitist in what the thought was in what we can actually control. Not everyone has time money or resources even if they wanted to adhere to eliminating types of foods. Not sure why this book rubbed me wrong 🤷🏻‍♀️. 2y

jenniferw88 @TheBookHippie I didn't enjoy it either, although I am looking at labels more. I only learnt something in part 2 - the non-influence of sugar & exercise! 2y

IndoorDame @TheBookHippie I agree. He implied that he didn‘t have a moral stance on what others should do and that he understood structural inequality but neither of those things really rang true. He reiterated facts I knew and when I thought about if I could actually make changes in my life based on hearing this all again realized my circumstances don‘t allow me to. Maybe this would have been stronger if he‘d focused more on next steps in public policy. 2y

Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie @jenniferw88 I am definitely taking a different path / using a different lens i think. I‘m enjoying the book and recommending it- i do wonder how we can get out of this without advocacy- to change this. I know i was really dependent on quick meals after getting sick and blamed my weight gain on lack of movement but now wonder how much was the change in my diet too? (too significantly more processed food) 2y

Chrissyreadit Ultimately I feel like having this reminds me why i feel so frustrated about food and that i‘m not crazy. 2y

Chrissyreadit @IndoorDame I agree but also wonder if this is a way to identify lobbying efforts and ways to support movement in that direction. 2y

TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit there is but nothings getting done in this political time. Many FDA things got gutted and have no one watching and many environmental things got cut ..So to try and get them back plus more is a big mountain. 😳😵‍💫 and not high on the list as we don‘t even control our own bodies currently. 2y

TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit not crazy and the little things do make progress . More water, less processed no fast food, just keep making little simple changes. Low impact exercise, walking, etc. 2y

BookwormAHN I've also finished it and I have mixed feelings. I agree with how bad processed food but I'm not to sure what to eat now. Also I'm feeling rather defeated on his views of exercising. 2y

IndoorDame @BookwormAHN most of the current science is trending towards his view that exercise doesn‘t have a significant impact on weight loss, but he really failed to emphasize the other aspects of the research on exercise that show the deep degree of importance it plays in overall health and longevity 2y

Bookwormjillk I finished too. I thought the information was important, but like a lot of you the delivery rubbed me the wrong way. I always get irritated when someone presents a lot of problems without solutions though. (edited) 2y

JenReadsAlot @TheBookHippie I felt the same way. Did not enjoy this one. 2y

TheBookHippie @IndoorDame walking is so essential as is any movement we can do. It‘s paramount to health. That got missed entirely. 2y

TheBookHippie @JenReadsAlot it just made me angry 😂😳😬 2y

Julsmarshall This was my least favorite section. It feels like he is too focused on his own point of view rather than holistically which feels short sighted. 2y

Bluebird Also my least favorite section. Kinda preachy & not very helpful! I‘m with @Chrissyreadit it just reminded me why I am so frustrated about food (& not crazy) My take aways so far are the same as when I started. Do the best I can to reduce processed foods/eat fresh foods when possible. I disagree with him about weight and exercise.I think exercise is critical to health and weight control. Can‘t change the industry, but can try to make small changes 2y

PageShifter It's comforting to read your comments. I have not read about these things before, so I liked how this book got me to think more what I am really eating. And got me to understand more what's happening in the backgroung (food industry). But I also got the feeling that this book wasn't offering solutions, and it seems I wasn't the only one thinking that. 2y

Larkken You could really tell in this section that this started as a podcast. I agree that it was preachy and redundant. I'm with you, @jenniferw88 that it made me start looking at labels again rather than just buying the thing with the "best" health claims, so I guess there's that! 2y

Larkken @TheBookHippie super infuriating how he only seems to be speaking to people with money/access. I'm still confused what he says the dif is between a food desert and a food swamp, but i know I've lived in a food desert and the struggle is real for people who live closer to ten fast food restaurants than to any grocery store, and he is clearly not speaking to the people without cars or who can't otherwise leave the area. 2y

TheBookHippie @Larkken Exactly my point. He preaches something that only ppl who have money, privilege and access. 2y

Larkken Maybe the wrong section to talk about this (I've finished and returned the book already so can't check) but I did find interesting the parts on smell and how additives esp those related to odor is hampering our natural self-selecting abilities. I've always felt really strongly that cravings should tell us something about what we need, and have had that feeling supported during pregnancy, so liked seeing some sort of science behind it. 2y

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Chrissyreadit

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Listening to the audio for the #naturalitsy buddy read and this comment jumped at me: “Was the food made to nourish you, or was the food made to make money for a group of people?” I know there would be nuances to this- but there can also be some clear cases of items labeled food that really should not be sold or eaten but are.

IndoorDame I thought about that idea too because most of the UPC I eat is genuinely both, but every so often I reach for something that‘s what my mother would have called junk food and those things were always only business ventures 2y

Chrissyreadit @IndoorDame yes! And i genuinely wonder how much the change in what is eaten has impacted health in many ways- and am not disregarding the need for processing. 2y

Kenyazero That sounds like a really solid question to ask while at the store. I‘m definitely going to hang onto that. 2y

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Tamra Great reflective question! How does the author define “ultra processed” food? 2y

Tamra Right now I‘m also concerned about the microplastics in food, given just opening a bag distributed particles in the air & on/in food. I‘ve been reducing plastic at home for a long time, but it‘s nearly impossible at the grocery store! 2y

Clare-Dragonfly That is an excellent question. I‘ll be pondering that one. 2y

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I finished this one :) I really enjoyed it and I am looking forward to the next discussion on this book. I found myself discussing it with my husband as well. I enjoyed that it didn't feel preachy at all. Talking a bit about the farming practices made me lean back towards when I was a vegan (maybe I will transition towards vegetarian or pescatarian - vegan was so hard to follow). #NaturalLitsy @AllDeBooks

#JoyousJanuary
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Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 2y

Chrissyreadit i‘m up to chapter 4 and wish i could talk about it to people IRL- and get my son and mom to read or listen to it! It is helping me in more basic ways though- like just eat more fruit… 2y

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Brother Gardeners: Botany, Empire and the Birth of an Obession

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

#Naturalitsy January #buddyread

🥫How did you find this section?
🥫 Did you find it more political than nauseating?
🥫 Given the multitude of diet/food books available; often with conflicting advice, would you change your eating habits based on the information in this book?

📚 Don't forget to get your copies ready for February's #buddyread tagged in comments. 📚

AllDebooks February's #buddyread

jenniferw88 This section had the only interesting chapters for me - the sugar and exercise ones. 2y

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AllDebooks @MelisK @Soubhiville @wanderinglynn @SamAnne @claudiuo @PageShifter @Addison_Reads @BarkingMadRead @CaitZ @Aimeesue @tdrosebud @BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @Soscha @ElizaMarie @Larkken @Caterina @sebrittainclark @bnp @daena @TEArificbooks @BookBelle84 @Jess861 2y

AllDebooks @TheKidUpstairs @Julsmarshall @Readergrrl @AmandaBlaze @Cazxxx @Cuilin @Morr_Books @Read4life @vonnie862 @Eyelit @Roary47 @Knitmaths @mjdowens @SaltyMac @Bluebird @yourfavouritemixtape @Deblovestoread @tgespine 2y

AllDebooks @TheSpineView @gossamerchild @julieclair @IndoorDame @Bookwormjillk @quietlycuriouskate @Faranae @DebinHawaii @kspenmoll @Smarkies @JenReadsAlot 2y

IndoorDame I wouldn‘t make any drastic changes to my diet. But having been advised to cut out wheat and gluten several years ago even though I‘m not celiac, I might do a trial of adding them back in to see if it was easier to reduce UPF that way, and to see which seemed to make me feel worse… 2y

TheSpineView I have tried to eat organic foods for a while. I am trying harder now and eating out has almost stopped. 2y

Bookwormjillk I have been trying to cut out processed foods for a while, so I probably won‘t change the way I eat. I thought it was interesting though to learn how some of those foods are made. 2y

BookwormAHN I've also been trying to cut down on upfs but I don't like cooking so it's not easy. And yes it was more polical than nauseating. 2y

rockpools There were a few bits in this section that I found intriguing and/or surprising. The idea that we burn the same calories pretty much, however active we are - I mean, REALLY?? In some ways I quite like it as a theory- it means if I‘m not losing weight, the exercise is doing me good in other ways, and that‘s kind of reassuring. (And obvs, food is even more important) But it feels like it goes against everything we‘ve been taught ever. 2y

rockpools The stuff about food poverty, and food deserts/swamps was quite tough to read - the sheer numbers (almost a million people in the uk lack a fridge, almost 2 million no cooker 🤯)! It‘s a complete tangent to the purpose of the book, but (especially after conversations about some of our young customers) I feel like I need to find out more abt food poverty locally, and what support there is. 2y

PageShifter I maybe wouldn't change anything based on this book only, but I love how it made me to think more about several things. Yes @rockpools that was quite something :D I don't believe that's true though. I know people who run maratons and they eat a lot - still being thin. That wouldn't be possible if they really would consume the same than those who doesn't work out. 2y

TheBookHippie I didn‘t learn anything new although I had to study this in depth when I was diagnosed with RA . Food deserts are awful, we have massive fresh foods here but they cost way too much for most ppl. I use this book for the young people I mentor https://www.amazon.com/Good-Cheap-Eat-Well-Day/dp/0761184996?nodl=1&dplnkId=4d69... it‘s good. 2y

ElizaMarie 🥫I do like his “voice“. I am listening to the audio version, so I am enjoying hearing his voice and words and is passion re: this topic. 🥫 I was aware of the food desert concerns, and it's just sad that some of our most richest nations have such food poverty. 🥫 I have such a horrible time with diets. I struggle with my relationship with food/body/etc. I have been making small lifestyle changes to help, need to work on empty calories. 2y

Bluebird @rockpools and @PageShifter i also took issue with his theory that we burn the same calories regardless of exercise. Evidence supports otherwise. It actually made me question all his other theories! This book hasn‘t inspired me to make lots of changes, but I‘ve always subscribed to the theory of everything in moderation and fresh foods are better whenever possible. Just do the best I can-which means I still eat a good amount processed foods. 2y

Bluebird I agree there are concerns with ultra processing and look forward to more research. And now with the information about the prevalence of micro-plastics, which are also found to be in higher concentrations in processed foods makes it all that much worse. 🤯 2y

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youneverarrived

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I found this really eye opening and fascinating - particularly the bits about food regulation (or lack of), how and why UPF is so addictive, how some ingredients in UPF are made and what goes on without our conscious awareness really as we eat. The author states his intention in writing the book was so people can have knowledge and awareness and make their own informed decisions about what to eat. My other half is glad I‘ve finished reading it 🤣

Bookwormjillk I was trying to read this during lunch today but had to put it away for another time. 2y

BarbaraBB Curious about this one. I always think I know it all already but I probably don‘t 😀 2y

batsy Was just reading an article that said the plastic nanoparticles from bottled drinking water can cross the blood brain barrier and now I'm like I don't want to know anything more about the things we eat and drink 😩 2y

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youneverarrived @Bookwormjillk not a book you can read and eat at the same time 🙈 2y

youneverarrived @BarbaraBB it‘s made me want to learn even more. It‘s got mixed reviews on here but I got a lot out of it! 2y

youneverarrived @batsy 😧😧 I know what you mean! I always just think how did we even get to this point? I home cook quite a bit but this book has definitely urged me to do more. 2y

youneverarrived Forgot to tag #DiseaseoftheMonthBookClub - I‘m using the public health practices prompt for this book @Amiable (edited) 2y

Amiable @youneverarrived oh, yay!! So happy you are excited about the challenge! I‘m working my way through a book on reconstructive surgery during WWI for the surgical procedure prompt. 2y

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IndoorDame

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so-so

#naturalitsy The science here was sound, easy to follow and the author was occasionally amusing, but he didn‘t present any facts or ideas or draw conclusions that I wasn‘t already familiar with. I‘d recommend this for people who don‘t have much background knowledge of current nutrition science and are interested in an overview.

TheBookHippie Agreed. 2y

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JenReadsAlot

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I struggled with this and ended up skimming a lot. Not helpful.

Tamra I think I‘ll cancel my library hold. I‘m guessing it ultimately says what we already know. (edited) 2y

AnnR I'm listening to the audio now & pretty much having the same reaction. 2y

IndoorDame My hold came in today on audio. I didn‘t actually learn anything in the first 2 chapters, but I found the author more amusing than I expected. Not sure if I‘ll still with it… 2y

JenReadsAlot @Tamra I probably would honestly 2y

JenReadsAlot @AnnR @IndoorDame I was disappointed 2y

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Read4life

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

so-so

#NaturaLitsy #ReadAway2024 #BookSpinBingo

This was just ok. It didn‘t hold my interest. I read a book I normally wouldn‘t have picked up so I‘m happy I tried something different.

DieAReader, Andrew65, TheAromaofBooks, GHABI4ROSES, AllDebooks

Bluebird I‘m enjoying the audiobook. The author narrates…and his enthusiasm for the subject matter adds a lot. I think I would find it a bit too dry if I was reading it. 2y

JenReadsAlot I'm struggling with it as well 2y

Read4life @Bluebird That‘s good to know. I had both the ebook and audiobook on hold but the audiobook is still saying it‘s a twelve week wait. 2y

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@jenniferw88 @hissingpotatoes @Book_Lover95 @TheAromaofBooks @kwmg40 2y

Bluebird I got the audio as a ‘skip the line‘ loan, for 7 days—I have 3 days left. Don‘t think I‘ll finish. Both my holds for print and audio are also a long wait. 2y

DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳Awesome! 2y

AllDebooks It's been a bit of a hit and miss for a few people. Glad you gave it a go 😊 2y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y

Librarybelle Good choice for the prompt! 2y

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 Always good to find something different. 2y

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Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

Finished Part 3, can't wait to hear what others thoughts are so far. I know one thing that has really hit home, I really need to limit (eliminate) my coke intake. I used to never drink it, it was water, coffee (black), or wine (red); but then I got hooked back on the soda.

#NaturalLitsy
@AllDeBooks

TEArificbooks I started by switching to Coke Zero sugar to reduce the sugar intake at least. I just like flavor to much. I drink water and tea mostly. But I don‘t drink coffee and need the caffeine from coke sometimes. I do like sparkling water with flavor but it goes flat so quickly. 2y

ElizaMarie @TEArificbooks I do like Coke Zero. I used to only drink soda when out (like part of going out to dinner). Great idea :) 2y

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PageShifter

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

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This was an interesting read - thought-provoking!

Basically this had same things told over and over again, but from different views. But the author explained at the end why book had to be this long: you have to tell what are the facts that your opinions are based on.

I loved how this wasn't preachy, it just wanted to open my eyes. I knew some things already, but I also started to think some things more and got new things to ponder.

#Naturalitsy

AllDebooks It is a great,informative read. Glad you liked it 😊 2y

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jenniferw88

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

so-so

#naturalitsy @AllDebooks I only really found the chapters on sugar & exercise in part 2 interesting.

#52bookclub24 #buddyread @BarbaraBB @Kristy_K @LaraReads @KarenUK @Hooked_on_books @BarkingMadRead @brittanyreads @Magpiegem @BookBelle84 @Larkken @julesG @Deblovestoread @MidnightBookGirl @Librarybelle @triplem80 @Tove_Reads @Read4life @Bluebird @eeclayton @hissingpotatoes @Book_Lover95 @TheAromaofBooks @kwmg40 @Crazeedi

Hooked_on_books I was planning to join this buddy read but the holds line at my library is a mile long for this book. Looks like maybe that was a good thing! 2y

Librarybelle Good choice for the prompt! 2y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y

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Aimeesue

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

Interesting paradigm shift here. Focusing on individual nutrients grew out of deficiency- caused diseases like scurvy and pellagra and we‘ve stuck with that framework.
#natrualitsy

Tamra I am interested in this book. Processed food is so ubiquitous that it‘s hard to avoid now. The worst part is schools make it nearly impossible to help kids develop good eating habits. 2y

Lcsmcat This sounds right up my alley. Stacked. 2y

Aimeesue @Tamra Van Tulleken points out early on that almost all food is processed in some way, except for maybe some wild berries, mushrooms and oysters. The bigger concern is the ULTRA processed, commercially-driven foods, designed for low cost manufacture and stability for transport. I‘m looking forward to reading about the health studies focused on those kinds of foods! 2y

Aimeesue @Lcsmcat It‘s super interesting so far! 2y

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ChaoticMissAdventures

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

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This is not the type of books I normally read. I usually avoid food and diet books like the plague, but I had heard good things about this and thought I would give it a try. Van Tulleken reads the audio book himself which was great, he even has recorded conversations w/ his twin about their experiences and experiments. I love his approach around processed foods - we cannot avoid it, there is zero shame, but we all need to be educated on where 👇

ChaoticMissAdventures It comes from, the history of it, and what it does to us. I really appreciated his look in how most research we have is funded by big food corporations. And while I went in knowing most of what he would say (processed foods are bad) he laid things out in a fresh and enlightened way. 2y

jlhammar Agree! Great review. 2y

Tamra I have this stacked. I‘m glad to know it‘s worth the read. 2y

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#Naturalitsy

Discussion thread - week 1

Well, this is a 🤯-er! It should lead to interesting discussions.

🍩 Do you like the author's writing style?
🍩 Has it put you off your dinner yet?
🍩 Early days, but would this book change your perception of food and your eating habits?

AllDebooks @ElizaMarie @Larkken @Caterina @sebrittainclark @bnp @daena @TEArificbooks @BookBelle84 @Jess861 @TheKidUpstairs @Julsmarshall @Readergrrl @AmandaBlaze @Cazxxx @Cuilin @Morr_Books @Read4life @vonnie862 @Eyelit 2y

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AllDebooks @Roary47 @Knitmaths @mjdowens @SaltyMac @Bluebird @yourfavouritemixtape @Deblovestoread @TheSpineView @gossamerchild @julieclair @IndoorDame @Bookwormjillk @quietlycuriouskate @Faranae @DebinHawaii @kspenmoll @Smarkies 2y

jenniferw88 Struggling with writing style. I'm definitely going to try to change some things in my diet - some of the diseases he's listed I have, so it will be good to try to improve them. 2y

jenniferw88 I have not been put off my dinner yet, but I think it might do! 2y

IndoorDame Neither of my holds for this one have come in yet, still hoping they materialize before the end of the month though because I‘m interested in the comments that I‘ve seen popping up! ☹️🤞🏼 2y

Bookwormjillk I‘m finding the writing a little difficult and repetitive, but the content is interesting. I don‘t really think about food as much as I used to, but this book is inspiring me to pay more attention. Full disclosure though- I read the first part of this on Thursday and then ordered a pizza. 2y

wanderinglynn @Bookwormjillk 😂 love that! 🍕 That‘s totally something I‘d do (but my hold for this book hasn‘t come in yet). 2y

Soubhiville I‘m still waiting for my hold too… I‘ll join the live 😆. 2y

TheBookHippie My hold just came in!!! 2y

JenReadsAlot I've finished the first 2 sections and I'm looking at labels a lot more! 2y

rockpools I‘m finding this very readable so far, if gross at times, but the author is a tad heavy-handed - feels like he‘s justifying every example, whilst attempting to explain all of science. The idea that there‘s a type of food that exists primarily for profit is just dystopian! It‘s certainly making me think more about labels, and put things back on the shelf. I‘m interested to know what happens to his body at the end of his UPF ‘diet‘. 2y

julieclair Sure hope my hold comes in soon… 2y

ElizaMarie 🍩 I am doing the audio version, which he narrates. I find that makes him very passionate in his explanations. He really wants me to understand what he is saying and why he is saying it. 🍩 With the broken leg and inability to really pick my meals or read labels, this hasn't changed our dinners. I don't really eat a lot of “prepackaged“ food - my husband likes to cook. But from hearing this information I know the ingredients would be UPF.
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ElizaMarie 🍩 I feel well, as a society, know that food companies are trying to sell a product. I think the packaging is so confusing thought. He talks about high UPF content but then has labels stating “low fat“ or “low cholesterol“ and stuff like that. I think, if anything, it confuses me even more. UPF is “needed“ d/t our lifestyles, our refrigerating needs, our home lives, and stuff like that. We can't 'not“ have them. I don't know... Confusion. 2y

Deblovestoread Hoping my hold comes in soon but I really struggle with information that deals with food in a gross way so hopefully it‘s not too explicit. 2y

BookwormAHN I just got back from Walmart and am admittedly feeling screwed 🤷🏼‍♀️ 2y

BookwormAHN I'm almost through with the audiobook and honestly I'm pre-diabetic and overweight and more confused now about what to eat and if exercise works, than ever. I get his point and I agree with alot of his ideas but it's like what do I eat now. 2y

BookwormAHN Also I just saw an add from Idaho potatoes suggesting that growing your own potatoes is wrong. Really, growing your own food frowned upon now 🤦🏼‍♀️ 2y

Bluebird I agree with @rockpools that the author seems a bit heavy handed. The definition for UPF is too broad & too convoluted. the NOVA system is not fully tested and I think more research needs to be done before we can say that ALL these products are the problem. I think a huge % of UPF fall into the high fat, high salt and high sugar categories & still believe these are major contributors-and those seem to be mostly what he was eating. 2y

Bluebird Not surprised to hear that the big food co‘s develop products that are as cheap as possible to drive up their profits and to get us to eat more of the items/get hooked. Who can eat just one cookie, chip, etc.. Am interested to read the rest of this book. It hasn‘t changed my eating patterns. Still believe whole foods and eating lower fat, salt and sugar items are best. Hope this book spurs more research into UPF so we can determine what to avoid 2y

PageShifter I like how he explains things, but yeah there is quite much repetition. I have not changed anything for this book, but actually I have been aware of some things even before starting to read this. I think this is making me think about what I am eating even more. And that's a good thing. 2y

AllDebooks @jenniferw88 I hope you get more used to his style 2y

AllDebooks @IndoorDame 🤞 2y

AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk haha, this did make me lol 😆 2y

AllDebooks @Soubhiville 🤞 2y

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie yay 🙌 2y

AllDebooks @JenReadsAlot me too 👀 2y

AllDebooks @rockpools I know what you mean. I am enjoying it tho, certainly is eye-opening 2y

AllDebooks @julieclair 🤞 2y

AllDebooks @ElizaMarie I saw an ad for the book where he recommended eating UPF (if that's your norm) alongside reading the book. It will soon put you off, he cheerfully says. 2y

AllDebooks @Deblovestoread 🤞 2y

AllDebooks @BookwormAHN I don't think there's any easy answer at all. It's a case of trying out what works best for your health and lifestyle. 2y

AllDebooks @Bluebird Yes, here's hoping more research is done on UPF. I had never heard of the NOVA system before. 2y

AllDebooks @PageShifter 💯 Anything that makes us think about our food is a good thing. 2y

TheBookHippie I‘ve read labels since 2006 🤯😅 but I don‘t think any one person can say this is it or not it. Too many variables of ppl dna autoimmune systems etc we all know we should eat whole food -then you look at what‘s in the ground the soil etc. Perfect food scenarios are for the people who have time money access. Cannot wait to read more. 2y

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie It certainly makes you think about the complexities of the food we eat. I've read similar books before, but I've never really sat up to take notice, as much as with one 😳 I'm learning so much, I can't stop reading. 2y

TheBookHippie @AllDebooks we just watched the Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81133260 2y

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie Oooh 👌 2y

ElizaMarie @BookwormAHN I hear you! It's so confusing what to eat. If I had a personal assistant/dietician/health coach/lifestyle coach, I would be more than happy to eat whatever they put in front of me.

And the packaging that says “fat-free“ or talks about the health benefits of certain foods, just ugh! It's like his whole discussion on cereals. I know portion size is a crazy thing where we are now.

Ugh, what do we eat!? 2y

ElizaMarie I think I t has been inspiring me to ask my husband to incorporate more whole foods into our diet (I am not able to do any of the shopping at this time). My nutrition is atrocious; part of why I passed out, fell, and broke my leg was because my iron intake is so low (I am severely anemic and pass out often); so... I know I need to work on the proper foods. @AllDeBooks - I love the discussion aspect of this book! 2y

TheBookHippie The first thing that went in 2006 was anything labeled fat free or sugar free or low fat -all of it a no no. 2y

rockpools @TheBookHippie Your comment above re perfect food scenarios - YES! I‘m getting a lot from the book, and I think it will change how I eat, but it‘s very all-or-nothing, this good, that bad. Meanwhile, in the real world, life‘s complicated, and balancing family health/diet requirements adds a whole other layer. I‘ve taken a step back and will be attempting a slightly better job, rather than guilt-tripping about not doing a perfect job. (edited) 2y

TheBookHippie @rockpools my nutritionist told me if you switch one thing or ten percent it‘s a start, try to work to 50 percent change and stay there awhile- see if you feel the difference. So I‘ve lived by that until 2022 and got Covid and then long Covid. I‘m just now starting new way to eat and move again. All or nothing isn‘t for all of society. It‘s just not applicable. 2y

rockpools @TheBookHippie oh goodness, sorry to hear you‘re dealing with all of that. Hope you‘re beginning to feel better. And yes, small changes are infinitely more doable! 2y

TheBookHippie @rockpools it‘s much better than last year for that I‘m grateful. I can smell off and on too! 2y

Smarkies I like how he explains things though there is a bit of repetition. The facts are there and I am learning alot! I didn't actually know what xantham gum was! I do read food labels and have tried for more whole foods... here js to trying harder. 😁 2y

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie thanks for the tip on the Netflix show. I'm on episode 3. The industrial animal farms are horrific 😢 2y

TheBookHippie @AllDebooks It broke my heart!!!! 2y

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I just finished listening to Part One of this book. I feel like I have more questions than answers! I find this book fascinating and have been very interested in listening to more of the studies in this book. I am working on Part Two so that I can be “ready“ for the discussion. Can't wait to hear others thoughts on this.

#NaturalLitsy
@AllDeBooks

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Roary47

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

I found a copy for only $5.50 at Barnes and Noble. I had a $10 credit, and it was already 50% off. 🤩🥳 #Naturalitsy @AllDebooks

TheSpineView Score! 2y

AllDebooks The fates were smiling on you today. Bargain! 2y

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LitsyEvents

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#Naturalitsy

Wow, 2024!!! Happy New Year to you all x

Let's start things off with our joint winner for the food category, Ultra-processed people. This is the planned reading schedule. As per usual, I will post a discussion thread on Saturday.

Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist. All are welcome to join us.

LitsyEvents Original post https://litsy.com/p/ZlJZUlF2ekoz 2y

AllDebooks Thank you for the share x 2y

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Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

I just listened to the intro (so far) and can already tell this is going to be fascinating!

#NaturalLitsy
@AllDebooks

AllDebooks I read it last night 🤯 2y

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youneverarrived

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

Reading this book the other day and my partner says he knows when I‘m REALLY liking a book as I “find every minute of the day to read it - even if it‘s 1 minute. Talk about it …. A effin lot. Talk about it and tell me I should read it, or read a paragraph or a sentence. ALOT.” 😂

It‘s such a fascinating and absorbing read - learning a lot from it!

BarbaraBB An important subject too! 2y

youneverarrived @BarbaraBB absolutely! I‘m learning so much it‘s really eye opening. 2y

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AllDebooks @Riveted_Reader_Melissa @jlhammar @MelisK @Soubhiville @wanderinglynn @SamAnne @claudiuo @PageShifter @Addison_Reads @BarkingMadRead @CaitZ @Aimeesue @BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @tdrosebud 2y

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

#Naturalitsy

Wow, 2024!!! Happy New Year to you all x

Let's start things off with our joint winner for the food category, Ultra-processed people. This is the planned reading schedule. As per usual, I will post a discussion thread on Saturday.

Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist. All are welcome to join us.

TheBookHippie Hoping hold comes in from library ! 🤞🏻 2y

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AllDebooks @Soscha @ElizaMarie @Larkken @Caterina @sebrittainclark @bnp @daena @TEArificbooks @BookBelle84 @Jess861 @TheKidUpstairs @Hooked_on_books @Julsmarshall @Readergrrl @AmandaBlaze @Cazxxx @Cuilin @Morr_Books 2y

AllDebooks @Read4life @vonnie862 @Eyelit @Roary47 @Knitmaths @mjdowens @SaltyMac @Bluebird @yourfavouritemixtape @Deblovestoread @TheSpineView @gossamerchild @julieclair @IndoorDame @Bookwormjillk @quietlycuriouskate @Faranae @DebinHawaii 2y

AllDebooks ⚠️ I'm still working my way through the recommendation list. I will have a full list for the rest of 2024 by the end of the week ⚠️😅 2y

kspenmoll I would like to join in as my word for the year is healing. Put in a request to my local library. 2y

TheSpineView 👍🤩📚 2y

AllDebooks @kspenmoll I'll add you to the list. Sorry if you've already said this. There are so many posts to keep track of while #Midwintersolace is running. 2y

Read4life Started reading this today 🤓 2y

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Waiting on a copy from my library. Libby shows there‘s a crazy long waitlist through them for the audio and ebook so fingers crossed I don‘t have to wait forever for the physical copy. 😬 2y

kspenmoll @AllDebooks please do not apologize for anything!!!! All the organization & inspiration you all have provided has been awesome. Thank each of you!!!! @TheBookHippie @jenniferw88 @Chrissyreadit 2y

Julsmarshall My hold came in! I will likely read ahead a bit so I finish it in time. Thanks so much for keeping #naturalitsy going :) (edited) 2y

Cuilin Yeah, I‘m waiting on a library hold. It‘s not looking good. 😞 2y

Smarkies Will be joining on audio for this! Looks like an interesting read. 2y

Bluebird Still waiting for my library hold to come through, but will join as soon as I can! 2y

julieclair Hoping my library hold will come in soon, but I‘m 4th in the queue, so we‘ll see. 🤞 2y

ElizaMarie I am thinking of doing this one on Audible. I want to sample it first to see if I like the narrator :) I‘m excited to read this one. 2y

Liz_M @LitsyEvents 2y

Faranae Oh goodness, I'll have to play catch-up later this month, because this is checked out in all of my libraries. The shortest estimated wait time right now is 21 days 😨

Fortunately, it would be preaching to the choir. We make a lot of our own food that we can't find with lower processing, and I used to build large scale bakeries (Wonderbread, Sara Lee, etc). I've seen things... ☠ 2y

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Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

#Naturalitsy

Thank you for all your comments yesterday. Let's get planning our reading for 2024. We already have food covered with the tagged book as our Jan read. So these will start from Feb.
Please recommend books using our monthly themes above. They're not in any particular order as of yet.
All welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.
Let's see those book titles & reinforce our bookshelves 😅

AllDebooks @BookwormAHN @MilesnMelodies @Graywacke #dilara @Mitch @jenniferw88 @Chelsea.Poole @TheBookHippie @Riveted_Reader_Melissa @jlhammar @MelisK @Soubhiville @wanderinglynn @SamAnne @claudiuo @PageShifter @Addison_Reads 2y

AllDebooks @BarkingMadRead @CaitZ @BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @Aimeesue @tdrosebud @Soscha @ElizaMarie @Larkken @Caterina @sebrittainclark @bnp @daena @TEArificbooks @BookBelle84 @Jess861 2y

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AllDebooks @Deblovestoread @TheSpineView @gossamerchild @julieclair @IndoorDame @Bookwormjillk @quietlycuriouskate @Faranae @DebinHawaii 2y

Soubhiville For water:

The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean

Soubhiville For animal:

Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter

Soubhiville For climate:

The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial

Soubhiville For plants:

Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon

Soubhiville For fiction:

The Vaster Wilds

TheKidUpstairs Water:

Message in a Bottle: Ocean Dispatches from a Seabird Biologist

TheKidUpstairs Plants:

The Hidden Histories of House Plants: Fascinating Stories of Our Most-Loved Houseplants

TheKidUpstairs Animal:

Fox and I: An Uncommon Friendship

rockpools Trees

The Lost Rainforests of Britain

rockpools Water:

Life Between the Tides

Roary47 Environmental:

The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

Roary47 Gardening:

Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World

julieclair Water:

The Draw of the Sea

Roary47 Animal or snow:

Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival

julieclair Animal:

The Penguin Lessons: What I Learned from a Remarkable Bird

julieclair Environment:

Meadowland: The Private Life of an English Field

vonnie862 For plants

Houseplants and Their Fucked-Up Thoughts: P.S., They Hate You

vonnie862 Trees

The Legacy of Luna: The Story of a Tree, a Woman, and the Struggle to Save the Redwoods

vonnie862 Snow

The Secret Life of Snow: The Science and the Stories Behind Nature's Greatest Wonder

vonnie862 Water

Three Ages of Water: Prehistoric Past, Imperiled Present, and a Hope for the Future

vonnie862 Animal

Sophie: The Incredible True Story of the Castaway Dog

AmandaBlaze Trees

The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring with the World's Last True Explorers

yourfavouritemixtape Water

Rain: A Natural and Cultural History

yourfavouritemixtape Animal

Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future

yourfavouritemixtape Trees

The Forest Unseen: A Year's Watch in Nature

vonnie862 Sky

The Sky Is for Everyone: Women Astronomers in Their Own Words

vonnie862 Weather

Storm Kings: The Untold History of America's First Tornado Chasers

vonnie862 Climate change

The Great Displacement: Climate Change and the Next American Migration

vonnie862 Environment

The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative

Graywacke Environment

A Sand County Almanac: With Other Essays on Conservation from Round River

Graywacke Where does geology fall?

The Planet in a Pebble: A Journey Into Earth's Deep History

Graywacke Environment

Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change

AllDebooks Great recs so far, Keep em coming. Have at it 😅📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚 2y

jlhammar Plants (this isn't out until April 16)

Unrooted: Botany, Motherhood, and the Fight to Save an Old Science

AllDebooks @Graywacke I thought I had a landscapes theme. Could go in environment as I was thinking that as more of a desert, mountain etc than environmental issues. 2y

jlhammar Weather

What Stands in a Storm: A True Story of Love and Resilience in the Worst Superstorm in History

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Plants:

Lessons from Plants

jlhammar Snow

The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of the Donner Party

jlhammar Climate Change

The Quickening: Creation and Community at the Ends of the Earth

jlhammar Trees

The Oak Papers

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Snow:

Snow: The biography

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Trees:

How to Read a Tree: Clues and Patterns from Roots to Leaves

jlhammar Fiction

Two Old Women, 20th Anniversary Edition: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Water:

Rivers of Power: How a Natural Force Raised Kingdoms, Destroyed Civilizations, and Shapes Our World

jlhammar Water

The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Animal:

The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us

jlhammar Environment

Wasteland: The Secret World of Waste and the Urgent Search for a Cleaner Future

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Sky:

The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds

jlhammar Animal

Age of Deer: Trouble and Kinship with Our Wild Neighbors

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Weather:

The Weather Experiment: The Pioneers Who Sought to See the Future

jlhammar Garden

Spring Rain: A Life Lived in Gardens

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Climate change:

The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial

jlhammar Sky

A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Fiction:

The Overstory: A Novel

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Environment:

End of Eden: Wild Nature in the Age of Climate Breakdown

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Garden:

Why We Garden: The art, science, philosophy and joy of gardening

Bookwormjillk Animal:

Koala: A Life in Trees

Bookwormjillk Sky:

The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts

Bookwormjillk Environment (?):

Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration

Graywacke Environment

The Earth Transformed: An Untold History

julieclair Weather:

Wild Weather: The Myths, Science and Wonder of Weather

julieclair Sky:

Star Stories: Constellation Tales from Around the World

julieclair Sky:

Lore of the Stars: Folklore and Wisdom from the Skies Above

julieclair Fiction:

Hippolyte's Island: An Illustrated Novel

julieclair Fiction:

A Curious Beginning: A Veronica Speedwell Mystery

AllDebooks Thank you again for all the great recommendations 😅. You've set me a task. I'm going to work through them all tomorrow. So, if you have any more you'd like to add, now's your chance. 2y

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm I added pretty much every single one of these to my TBR. 😅❤️ 2y

AllDebooks ✋️ Closed for further recommendations. I will go through the list and choose books that are readily available. I'll be back in the new year with our buddyread list for the rest of 2024. 2y

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Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

#Naturalitsy

Our January #buddyread (tagged) starts on the 1st of January.
I'm reviewing #Naturalitsy and would appreciate some feedback 😊
❄️ We choose our monthly #buddyreads through group recommendations, then voting. Are you happy to continue this way, or would you prefer a full list of the year's books chosen by me.
❄️ Do you participate in the solstice solace events?
❄️ Do you want an annual challenge?
Cont. ⬇️

AllDebooks ❄️ Is there any other activities you would like from the group? 2y

AllDebooks ❄️ Any other thoughts/comments? 2y

AllDebooks Thank you for your participation and for making #NaturaLitsy what it is today x 2y

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jlhammar I‘d be more than happy to have a full #NaturaLitsy list for the year ahead chosen by you. I love to plan my reading in advance. Looking forward to some wonderful reads in 2024! 2y

IndoorDame I definitely participate in the solstice events. I find them very grounding. I‘m likely to pop in and out of buddy reads during the year whichever way you structure them, so I‘ll let the group decide that. 2y

Chrissyreadit i do have a possible idea- (but ultimately am ok with anything you choose) maybe ask for recommendations, add your books have everyone select up to 12- then those 12 will be the ones used in your order? a little bit the best of both worlds? 2y

TheBookHippie I like a list of the whole year 🤣 it‘s easy to have the books that way. I like @Chrissyreadit idea!! Pick a list top 12 win. The solstice events are the best! 2y

BookwormAHN I like @Chrissyreadit idea for choosing books, but ultimately I prefer them planned ahead of time. I'm enjoying the #MidWinterSolace. I find them relaxing. I'll partipate more when the winter games are over. Any consideration for something around the summer Solstice? 2y

Larkken I enjoy the low-keyness, and even the challenges for midwinter solace have been relaxed and kind to my brain and emotions 😌 having the books ahead of time might make it easier for me to get them in time, but maybe not since I can be a bit scattered. I appreciate the time you've put in so far, so I'm in as long as the changes are something you're up for! Thanks for hosting! 2y

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm I like the suggestion by @Chrissyreadit Either way it would be easier to plan my reading if I knew the books for the whole year ahead of time. I look forward to and participate in the solace events as best I can. I have noticed quite a few posts escaping my attention because I don‘t think to check, so I just need to be better about that. An annual challenge could be fun depending on what it is. Thank you for all the work you put into this group! 2y

vonnie862 @Chrissyreadit I like this idea too. Any books you suggest are great. I did not participate in the solstice event but maybe I can next year. 2y

wanderinglynn Having the list in advance would be great because I check out from the library & many months, didn‘t have enough time because of hold times. I like Chrissy‘s idea too. Ultimately, whatever works best for you. I loved the winter solstice events, particularly the card swap—it was low key and I didn‘t feel stressed about participating. I‘m also happy to help out if you need help/want to expand for the summer solstice or fall/spring equinoxes. 2y

Graywacke I‘m not sure what would best. Tricky because you want buy-in but also high quality and most of us probably don‘t know what the better books are. (I never do with these nature-themed books.) 2y

Deblovestoread Having the year planned is a huge help as I participate in so many buddy reads and pop in out depending on that month‘s book. I have no preference to how the books are chosen but like @Chrissyreadit ‘s idea. 2y

Bookwormjillk I agree with the crowd that having the list ahead of time would be helpful. I‘m new to this group but have enjoyed participating in #midwintersolace 2y

Faranae I'm completely new and only joined with the MidWinter event. I'm looking forward to next year (all of it!), since my participation this month got a bit derailed with life events.

I like Chrissyreadit's idea, but I also like the general idea of knowing the books for the year ahead of time so I know which month's I'll be joining the buddy reads and which I likely won't.

I like the solace event! And I'd probably enjoy annual challenges or bingos! 2y

yourfavouritemixtape I would like a list for the whole year - chosen by you or the group. I am not taking part in #MidWinterSolace because I was a bit hesitant to commit to something in this busy time. But I am looking from a distance and it all looks very nice. So I might take part in the next event. 2y

jenniferw88 A list in advance would be helpful. But open to anything! 2y

AllDebooks @Chrissyreadit This is a great idea. I'm happy to sort this out as I prefer to have an annual list of planned reads. It will be a bit of work initially but then it's set up for the year. 2y

Soubhiville Hi! I am fine with books being chosen any way! I tend to only join reads when I have the time due to being in several bookclubs 🤪📚. I don‘t do the winter/solstice challenge or events, and I probably wouldn‘t participate in one here, again just due to time. I have enjoyed reading along and chatting about the ones I‘ve read! Thanks for organizing! 2y

AllDebooks @jlhammar @IndoorDame @Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie @BookwormAHN @Larkken @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @Vonnie862 @wanderinglynn @Graywacke @Deblovestoread @Bookwormjillk @Faranae @yourfavouritemixtape @jenniferw88 Thank you so much for your lovely, helpful comments. I prefer an annual list for #buddyread too. I love Chrissy's idea, so will set this up for comments over the next few days. I'll wait for a few more comments. 2y

ElizaMarie I love the idea of knowing books ahead of time so I can schedule them in. But also, I am not the most huge participator when things get super busy. But that‘s why I want to plan things better 2y

DebinHawaii I am new to the group with #MidWinterSolace as I was looking for a quieter, easier group to join in & help brighten the holidays which it did immensely, so thank you for that. I would like to continue & join in the readalongs & always appreciate knowing titles in advance so I can plan & source books. How they are chosen is not as important to me, I will join in on those I haven‘t read. I would also be up for other events throughout the year.💚 2y

Read4life I like knowing the books ahead of time so I can get a copy. 2y

Hooked_on_books I agree with the crowd about the benefit of knowing the books in advance. Especially new, popular titles with long holds (like the January pick, which I can‘t get in time). I don‘t participate in the other activities and don‘t expect to and I‘ve already overcommitted myself to challenges for next year, though in general I do think challenges are fun. 2y

Bluebird @AllDebooks whatever works best for you is fine for me. 😀 I appreciate all your efforts in organizing these. Even announcing the books quarterly will help in planning. I too get most books from the library so I often have a 1-2 month wait to get the loans. I am trying to limit my commitments this year in order to bring down my TBR list, but I‘ve enjoyed reading along with you all when I have the time. 2y

julieclair Like others, I enjoy having the books planned out for the year. And I like Chrissy‘s idea for choosing the books. I love participating in the solstice solace events! The winter card swap was especially fun and meaningful. 💙 2y

kspenmoll Can you add me to your list? I loved the activities etc for #midwintersolace- grounded me to nature & slowing down- transformed my negative attitude toward winter. Would like to continue all year! I felt so much joy. As to books, I am up for anything- a list for 6ths, year helps w library holds. (edited) 2y

AllDebooks @kspenmoll 😊 done x 2y

kspenmoll @AllDebooks Thx! 2y

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LitsyEvents

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

Repost for @AllDebooks

#Naturalitsy January #buddyread

Our joint winner, for the food category was Ultra-processed People by Chris Van Tulleken. It has multiple nominations for the Science Book of the Year. A thorough investigation on the impact of processed food.
I'm really looking forward to reading this. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

Original post - https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2677882

AllDebooks Thank you for the share x 2y

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Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

#Naturalitsy January #buddyread

Our joint winner, for the food category was Ultra-processed People by Chris Van Tulleken. It has multiple nominations for the Science Book of the Year. A thorough investigation on the impact of processed food.
I'm really looking forward to reading this. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.
Starts 1st January 2024.

@LitsyEvents

AllDebooks Obvs caught spoiler as I pressed send - oops 😬 2y

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LeeRHarry Hey Debbie, could you remove me please? Thanks 😊 2y

AllDebooks @Caterina @sebrittainclark @bnp @daena @TEArificbooks @BookBelle84 @Jess861 @TheKidUpstairs @Hooked_on_books @Julsmarshall @Readergrrl @AmandaBlaze @Cazxxx @Cuilin @Morr_Books @Read4life 2y

AllDebooks @LeeRHarry will do. Hope you're ok and wish you a happy holidays x 2y

AllDebooks @vonnie862 @Eyelit @Roary47 @Knitmaths @mjdowens @SaltyMac @Bluebird @yourfavouritemixtape @Deblovestoread @TheSpineView @gossamerchild @julieclair @IndoorDame @Bookwormjillk @quietlycuriouskate 2y

AllDebooks @LeeRHarry just to clarify is that from this buddy read or from the group? 2y

LeeRHarry @AllDebooks from the group please - happy holidays to you too x 🎄 2y

PageShifter I put this on hold, should get the book just in time 2y

Bookwormjillk Really looking forward to this one- one of my resolutions next year is to bake more bread so the cover speaks to me. 2y

Soubhiville What are the dates for this read? I just put a hold on it, hope to get it in time! 🙂 2y

AllDebooks @Soubhiville Starts 1st January 🤞 2y

AllDebooks @LeeRHarry ok x 2y

AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk 😊 2y

AllDebooks @PageShifter 😊 2y

Roary47 I will try, but will have to track down a copy 2y

ElizaMarie Gonna look into getting this one. Sounds pretty interesting. 2y

Cuilin I‘m interested, but it looks like it‘s a 7 week wait on Libby unless someone cancels so I may not have it on time 😞 (edited) 2y

JenReadsAlot I actually got this one to try and read along with you! 2y

TheBookHippie Looking for book planning to join 😅 2y

vonnie862 I put a hold too through Libby. 2y

Read4life Hoping to get a copy to join in. 2y

IndoorDame I also put a hold on this one but have no idea if it‘s likely to show up in time 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2y

AllDebooks @Roary47 🤞 2y

AllDebooks @ElizaMarie 😊 2y

AllDebooks @Cuilin 🤞 2y

AllDebooks @JenReadsAlot Welcome to #NaturaLitsy × 2y

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie 😊 2y

AllDebooks @vonnie862 😊 2y

AllDebooks @Read4life 😊 2y

AllDebooks @IndoorDame 🤞 2y

Bluebird My library says 7 weeks wait 😞. I‘ve gotten some books earlier than anticipated, so hoping I can get this in time 2y

AllDebooks @Bluebird 🤞 2y

Eyelit Looking forward to this one! 2y

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm I can‘t find this one in my library network so I‘ll have to skip this one. 2y

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jlhammar

Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

pick

Listened to our potential December #NaturaLitsy pick early since my library hold came through. This is not a diet book. Explores how ultra-processed food is changing our lives and bodies (and planet) and looks at our flawed, complicated food system. Interesting, shocking, disgusting, enraging—definitely worth a read!

Tamra 🤔 I already have to wage a losing battle with my kids re: junk food. This might send me over the top. 😝 2y

Aimeesue NPR had a good piece on this subject last week. Really interesting. 2y

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Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn�t Food ... and Why Can�t We Stop? | Chris van Tulleken

Post 2 of 2 #NaturaLitsy

December #buddyread - Food

We have a tie!!! It's a draw between the tagged and Salt, Fat, Acid and Heat: Mastering the elements of good cooking by Samin Nosrat.

I am happy to run with both, staggered over Nov/Dec. Let me know your thoughts.

All welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.