87. Ultra Processed Food, Food Addiction and Eating Disorders with Dr. David Wiss

Today we are talking about ultra processed food with Dr. David Wiss. David became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in 2013 and founded Nutrition in Recovery, a group practice of RDNs specializing in treating eating and substance use disorders. He earned his Ph.D. in Public Health with a minor in Health Psychology from UCLA by investigating links between adverse childhood experiences and mental health outcomes among socially disadvantaged men. Dr. Wiss can be your nutrition and health consultant, functional medicine practitioner, recovery coach, or provide psychoeducation related to his expertise.  Ultra processed food is defined as food that is completely comprised of processed culinary ingredients. Meaning that the food does not contain any non-processed foods or minimally processed foods. The eating disorder community needs to recognize this exists because it is so alienating and invalidating to some people to hear that there is no difference between foods whatsoever. Pretending that it doesn’t exist is not true, but perhaps it’s the way we talk about it that makes the difference. *To clarify, I promote intuitive eating and all foods fit approach, AND there may be room for this to at least be in the conversation.* If you currently have an active eating disorder and have a lot of rules in your mind, this episode may be best for you to listen later until you have fewer rules in your mind   Resources: Learn more about the intersection of nutrition and mental health using Dr. David Wiss's new app called Wise Mind Nutrition  Find Dr. David Wiss: Wise Mind Nutrition Nutrition Recovery Instagram Tik Tok