# Episode 5: Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs), The Frankenstein in Your Fridge, Supermarket Minefields, and Why Your Nut Milk Might Be a "Gut Detergent"

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Podcast: [Wellness Unfiltered Pod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wellness-unfiltered-pod-7782228)
Published: 2026-04-21T22:22:00+00:00
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Show Notes Episode 5 Wellness Unfiltered Episode 5: Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs), The Frankenstein in Your Fridge, Supermarket Minefields, and Why Your Nut Milk Might Be a "Gut Detergent" 🎙️ How do you spot ultra-processed foods (UPFs) hiding in "healthy" aisles, and why are they linked to leaky gut and inflammation? In this fiery episode, Lee Holmes and [ Irene Falcone ] rip open the UPF files, decode confusing labels, and share simple swaps to reclaim your pantry. They dive deep into the "Frankenstein" world of industrial foods, from fake meat burgers to sneaky plant milks, exposing emulsifiers like CMC (E466) and carrageenan (E407) that scrub your gut lining raw. Plus grooming tips for men and a listener's take on trusting health advice. In this episode we chat about: ✨ What’s Popping: The "Low-archy" of Processing (02:04): Defining "Ultra" : Lee breaks down the difference between standard processing (like olive oil or sourdough) and industrial ultra-processing that uses ingredients your grandmother wouldn't recognise. Plus outlines lab-reassembled foods with maltodextrin, soy lecithin (E322), and preservatives that stay fresh for weeks. Gut Detergents : Why we call emulsifiers "gut detergents" and how they keep your oils and waters from separating, at the cost of your stomach lining. The Bread, Milk and Protein Bar Trap : The truth about mass-produced white bread, why most plant-based milks are more chemistry than cooking and supermarket traps such as protein bars as candy bars . 🛒 The Hidden Science of the Supermarket (13:26): The Top 6 E-Numbers to Avoid : Lee shares her "avoid list," including Carrageenan (E407) , Xanthan Gum (E415) , and Soy Lecithin (E322) . The Leaky Gut Connection : How UPFs break down your protective mucus lining, leading to chronic inflamm…

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