--- product_id: 615767032 title: "Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isnt Food … and Why Cant We Stop?" price: "₪96" currency: ILS in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/615767032-ultra-processed-people-why-do-we-all-eat-stuff-that store_origin: IL region: Israel --- # Global bestseller & award-winning Published May 2024 Paperback edition Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isnt Food … and Why Cant We Stop? **Price:** ₪96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the hidden truths behind what you eat — and why you can’t stop! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isnt Food … and Why Cant We Stop? - **How much does it cost?** ₪96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/615767032-ultra-processed-people-why-do-we-all-eat-stuff-that) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cultural Phenomenon:** Featured on BBC and praised by leading media, making it a must-read conversation starter - • **Award-Winning Insight:** Fortnum & Mason Food Book of the Year 2024 & shortlisted for Waterstone’s Book of the Year - • **Exclusive Bonus Content:** Includes two new bonus chapters and an in-depth FAQ for the curious mind - • **Science Meets Storytelling:** A witty, scholarly deep dive into ultra-processed foods that’s as engaging as it is eye-opening - • **Unrivaled Bestseller Status:** Ranked #1 Sunday Times Bestseller & top 10 in multiple science categories ## Overview Ultra-Processed People is a critically acclaimed, bestselling paperback published in May 2024 by Penguin. It explores the addictive nature and health impacts of ultra-processed foods through a compelling mix of science, economics, and cultural analysis. Featuring two bonus chapters and an FAQ, this award-winning book has been recognized by major media outlets and food industry authorities, making it essential reading for anyone seeking to understand modern food culture and reclaim control over their diet. ## Description NOW WITH TWO BONUS CHAPTERS INCLUDING AN FAQ THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FORTNUM & MASON''S DEBUT FOOD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 A TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 AN ECONOMIST, DAILY MAIL, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING and desertcart BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONE''S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 Chosen by the SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, FT and DAILY MAIL as one of their BEST SUMMER BOOKS OF 2023 As seen on Chris'' BBC documentary about ultra-processed foods, Irresistible: Why We Can''t Stop Eating'' ''Clearly a brilliant book'' James O''Brien ''If you only read one diet or nutrition book in your life, make it this one'' Bee Wilson ''A devastating, witty and scholarly destruction of the shit food we eat and why'' Adam Rutherford --- An eye-opening investigation into the science, economics, history and production of ultra-processed food. It''s not you, it''s the food. We have entered a new ''age of eating'' where most of our calories come from an entirely novel set of substances called Ultra-Processed Food, food which is industrially processed and designed and marketed to be addictive. But do we really know what it''s doing to our bodies? Join Chris in his travels through the world of food science and a UPF diet to discover what''s really going on. Find out why exercise and willpower can''t save us, and what UPF is really doing to our bodies, our health, our weight, and the planet (hint: nothing good). For too long we''ve been told we just need to make different choices, when really we''re living in a food environment that makes it nigh-on impossible. So this is a book about our rights. The right to know what we eat and what it does to our bodies and the right to good, affordable food. Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, August 2023 Review: Unacceptable condition - Disgusting condition. The book came with literal piles of dirt in between the cover and the sleeve and stains on all the pages. Disgusting. I’m not even sure how a “new” book could get to this state. Review: Very informative - Great read extremely informative and well worth a read Highly recommended ## Features - Binding: paperback - Language: english - Manufacturer: Penguin - Brand: Penguin (cornerstone) - Publication date: 2024-05-02T00:00:01Z ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #6,691 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Agricultural Science #8 in Chemistry #8 in Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Industry | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,799 Reviews | ## Images ![Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isnt Food … and Why Cant We Stop? - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CDfOM6BfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Unacceptable condition *by F***T on 23 September 2025* Disgusting condition. The book came with literal piles of dirt in between the cover and the sleeve and stains on all the pages. Disgusting. I’m not even sure how a “new” book could get to this state. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very informative *by S***T on 26 June 2025* Great read extremely informative and well worth a read Highly recommended ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wake up call to how what the standard american (or western) diet is doing to our bodies *by A***W on 18 October 2024* It's incredibly concerning what it being put into our food, and how damaging ultra-processed foods are to our health. This book is a great description of that problem, with lots of details about how even "the research" and science of nutrition is heavily funded by big food and big pharma companies who have a financial interest in us being sick, eating more of the heavily processed food that the big food companies sell, and then needing the "quick fix" in the form of drugs that the big pharma companies sell. It is particularly disturbing to learn the US regulatory process regarding what is allowed to be put in food. I love the classification system described, to help distinguish raw, unprocessed foods from minimially processed, and then processed and ultra-processed foods. While it is not a perfect system, it is helpful in determining what foods to eat if one want to make healthier choices. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to improve their eating habits. The only thing I did not like is that it does seem rather bleak at points, and I wish that there was more in-depth writing concerning a solution to this problem. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ultra-Processed People: The Definitive #1 Bestseller You Need to Understand Ultra-Processed Food - The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness - The Trading Game: The No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/615767032-ultra-processed-people-why-do-we-all-eat-stuff-that](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/615767032-ultra-processed-people-why-do-we-all-eat-stuff-that) --- *Product available on Desertcart Israel* *Store origin: IL* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*