Unjunked: Pulling Back the Curtain on the Food Industry
Unjunked is a Substack from Fed UP! scientific researchers Ashley Gearhardt, PhD, and Lindsey Smith Taillie, PhD, that translates the latest science on ultra-processed foods into clear, practical information for everyday life.
Drawing on their expertise in nutrition, food policy, and research on the addictive potential of ultra-processed foods, Dr. Gearhardt and Dr. Taillie break down new research, examine how the food environment shapes what we eat, and offer evidence-based guidance for navigating an often confusing food landscape.
Best for
Anyone looking for accessible, science-based information about ultra-processed foods, healthy eating, and the forces shaping our food environment.
What’s Inside
Unjunked combines rigorous research with an approachable, real-world perspective.
Readers can expect:
· Research made understandable: Clear explanations of new studies and what the findings actually mean.
· A closer look at the food environment: Insight into how food companies, their marketing and product formulation practices, and public policy influence what we eat.
· Practical guidance: Research-informed ideas for making healthier choices without expecting families to navigate the food system perfectly.
· A scientific perspective on the headlines: Context to help readers sort through conflicting nutrition advice, trends, and claims.
Posts have explored how to recognize ultra-processed foods from ingredient lists, why some foods may be more addictive than others, and how to make sense of food labels and nutrition claims.
