THIS Food Makes You Eat 500 More Calories Without Realizing It
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July 15th 2025
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In this video from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on the Modern Wisdom podcast, she discusses:
- Why do ultra-processed foods lead to eating 500 extra calories a day?
- Do processed foods significantly increase cancer risk?
- Can daily sugary drinks spike inflammation by 100% in just three weeks?
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