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Journalist Jamie Ducharme joins the show for the 100th episode!! She talks with Jessica about her experiences after the TIME magazine article, "Still Processing; Not all Ultra-Processed Foods are the same. Or, some argue, even unhealthy."* was published. RFK Jr entered the chat about the article and things got a bit out of hand.
The two talk about food as identity and nutrition journalism today and why there seems to be a lot of stories that don't add much to the conversation.
*This is the print edition title. The online title changed to Why One Dietitian is Speaking Up for Ultra Processed Foods, as discussed in this episode.
Jessica's ultra-processed food experiment results
Jessica's ultra-processed food experiment parameters
Jessica's Slate op-ed: Ultra-processed Foods Have a Terrible Reputation. They Don't Deserve It.
Avoiding UPFs may DOUBLE weight loss
Marty Makary on The Conversation
Jessica reading feedback she got about TIME
This episode is sponsored by BIG FOOD
Initial TIME recap episode
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Follow Jessica Wilson on Instagram @jessicawilson.msrd and TikTok @byjessicawilson
Jessica Wilson's book: It's Always Been Ours; Rewriting the Story of Black Women's Bodies
By Jessica Wilson, MS RD5
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Journalist Jamie Ducharme joins the show for the 100th episode!! She talks with Jessica about her experiences after the TIME magazine article, "Still Processing; Not all Ultra-Processed Foods are the same. Or, some argue, even unhealthy."* was published. RFK Jr entered the chat about the article and things got a bit out of hand.
The two talk about food as identity and nutrition journalism today and why there seems to be a lot of stories that don't add much to the conversation.
*This is the print edition title. The online title changed to Why One Dietitian is Speaking Up for Ultra Processed Foods, as discussed in this episode.
Jessica's ultra-processed food experiment results
Jessica's ultra-processed food experiment parameters
Jessica's Slate op-ed: Ultra-processed Foods Have a Terrible Reputation. They Don't Deserve It.
Avoiding UPFs may DOUBLE weight loss
Marty Makary on The Conversation
Jessica reading feedback she got about TIME
This episode is sponsored by BIG FOOD
Initial TIME recap episode
Like this episode? You can rate, review, subscribe, follow, share and comment!
Questions about the show? Guest pitches? Email [email protected]
You can buy awkward merch!
You can become a Patreon member!
You can watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/@MakingItAwkwardPod
Follow Jessica Wilson on Instagram @jessicawilson.msrd and TikTok @byjessicawilson
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