***ANNOUNCEMENT!*** THE 10-DAY FASTING RAMP-UP CHALLENGE BEGINS MAY 6, 2021! WE SAW AMAZING RESULTS FROM OUR MARCH CHALLENGE, SO DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO JOIN US! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER BELOW.  WWW.THEFASTINGFORLIFE.COM/LIVE   In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss a recent study that helps to make sense of why ultra processed foods can be so detrimental to one's health and waistline. Intuitively this seems to make sense, but understanding how it works can help lead to better choices in the moment, as well as be motivating to make consistent, positive changes leading towards larger health goals.    Malinowski B, Zalewska K, Węsierska A, et al. Intermittent Fasting Hall KD, Ayuketah A, Brychta R, et al. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake [published correction appears in Cell Metab. 2019 Jul 2;30(1):226] [published correction appears in Cell Metab. 2020 Oct 6;32(4):690]. Cell Metab. 2019;30(1):67-77.e3. doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2019.05.008   Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show!   Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please tap on the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them!   Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com   Join the Community on Facebook!   Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife