Lifestyle as Medicine Lecture: Ultra-Processed

What Is the Role of Ultra-Processed Plant-Based Products in the Diet? This is a lecture that you won't want to miss!

Excess consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to increased risks of disease and death. However, these associations appear to be driven largely by sweetened beverages and processed meats. In that case, instead of being a part of the problem, plant-based meats may be the solution to the ultra-processed foods issue. Unlike other ultra-processed foods, plant-based meats are healthier than the foods they were designed to replace. How do they compare to whole plant foods? In this webinar, Dr. Greger will explore the public health implications of full or partial replacement of animal products with both ultra-processed plant-based products and whole plant foods.

Talk objectives will include:
Ultra-processed food categories that have been associated with increased morbidity and mortality risk.
Public health implications of the partial or total substitution of animal-based meats with plant-based meats.
Factors independent of nutrient profile that may explain the association between ultra-processed food consumption and disease risk.

Lifestyle as Medicine Lecture with Michael Greger, MD: Ultra-Processed

• When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 7:30-8:30 PM ET
• Where: Online meeting (Zoom)
• Cost: Free with optional donation*

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