Ultra-Processed Foods, Food Additives, and Cancer Risk | Harmony With Food

Are food additives increasing cancer risk? In this episode of the Harmony With Food Show, Meg breaks down two major studies linking ultra-processed foods and common food additives to higher rates of cancer and chronic disease.

One large study found that just a 10% increase in ultra-processed food intake was associated with a 12% increase in overall cancer risk. Another linked emulsifiers commonly used in packaged foods to increased breast and prostate cancer rates.

 Meg explains: 

• •What food additives are and why the U.S. allows over 3,000 of them
• How the “Generally Recognized As Safe” (GRAS) designation works
• The connection between ultra-processed foods, gut microbiome disruption, and inflammation
• How insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia drive chronic disease
• Why colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults
• How to reduce exposure to processed food chemicals without extreme dietingY

You will learn why avoiding fast food is not enough, how food additives may impact the microbiome, and why testing for food sensitivities, micronutrient deficiencies, and additive exposure matters. This episode focuses on practical steps to reduce inflammation, support gut health, and lower chronic disease risk through whole foods and targeted testing.

Schedule a Complimentary Session at HarmonyWithFood.com to test, not guess.

Because food should support health — not undermine it.

Work With Meg

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding what your body actually needs, there are several ways to work with Meg.

The BioUnique Boutique is a personalized, testing-guided approach to functional nutrition. Through targeted assessments—including food sensitivity testing, digestive analysis, and nutrient evaluation—Meg helps clients identify what’s driving their symptoms and build a plan rooted in data, not trends. This is for those who want answers, structure, and ongoing guidance.

Your Diet Do-Over is designed for people who feel stuck in cycles of restriction, elimination diets, or “doing everything right” without results. This program focuses on rebuilding trust with food, identifying personal triggers, and creating a sustainable way of eating that supports energy, digestion, and inflammation without unnecessary rules or overwhelm. 

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Not sure where to start? You don’t have to figure it out alone.You can schedule a free call to talk through your symptoms, health history, and goals, and to see which option makes the most sense for you. This is a no-pressure conversation focused on clarity and next steps.Your symptoms are real.

Your questions matter.

And understanding your body is the first step forward.

About Meg
Meg educates clients about the science behind their symptoms, debunking outdated beliefs such as:

• “Calories in vs. calories out” being the only path to weight loss
• Using BMI as a reliable measure of health
• Thinking food isn’t linked to chronic issues like eczema or joint pain

She reveals how genetics, microbiome balance, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances play pivotal roles in health outcomes.

The truth is, most medical doctors don’t understand nutrition, the microbiome, or the chemicals in our food supply. That’s where I come in. I’m Megnificent—the Anti-Diet Dietitian—and I’m here to change the way you think about food.

Schedule your Free Call With Meg Today! Learn more at: HarmonywithFood.com