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
Website -- www.pamkilleen.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
Spotify — Circadian Reboot or Truth Over Spin
LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-killeen-bab652218/
Substack -- https://pamkilleen.substack.com/
X - https://x.com/PamKilleen
Pam Killeen is a health coach, author, podcaster and advocate for circadian health, with almost four decades of experience in the wellness field. Her career has evolved from focusing on nutrition and natural health strategies to integrating the critical principles of circadian biology into her online practice.
She is the author of three books—The Great Bird Flu Hoax (co-authored with Dr. Joseph Mercola); Addiction: The Hidden Epidemic; and Survival of the Unfittest—which highlight her deep interest in nutrition. Reflecting on her work, she wishes she had included information about circadian practices in her writing and consultations but believes it’s never too late to start. Her website is www.pamkilleen.com.
Keywords: ultra-processed foods, health risks, nutrition, malnutrition, chronic disease, Weston A. Price, dietary habits, health and wellness, convenience foods, traditional diets
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