My London: Chris van Tulleken Professor Chris van Tulleken loves pizza at Sweet Thursday, cold reservoir plunges and dates at the Scolt Head Evening Standard · Oct 9
This Food is ‘Worse Than Smoking’, Doctor Warns In a warning that has sparked global discussion, NHS doctor and University College London associate professor Dr Chris van Tulleken has raised concerns that modern diets dominated by ultra-processed foods may be doing damage comparable to smoking, and in some cases may even be contributing to a greater share of… MyLifeXP · May 4
Children in Britain are being ‘fed to death’, TV doctor warns Food often perceived as ‘healthy’, like yoghurt and cereal, can lead to people far exceeding their recommended calorie intake The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Top TV doctor warns big food companies are ‘feeding our kids to death’ Professor Chris van Tulleken said people are ‘essentially forced to eat unhealthy food’. Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025
As a fitness writer, I eat a few protein bars a week – after watching Joe Wicks’ UPF documentary, will I give them up? IN FOCUS: Professor Chris van Tulleken has joined forces with Joe Wicks to launch the ‘Killer’ ultra-processed protein bar in a new Channel 4 documentary – but will watching it encourage fitness writer Harry Bullmore to stop eating these products? The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025
Joe Wicks admits his ‘dangerous’ protein bar has ’caused a lot of controversy’ Joe Wicks: Licensed To Kill, also featuring TV doctor Chris van Tulleken, has caused a stir online. Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025
OPINION - Joe Wicks is scaremongering — not all ultra-processed foods are bad Calling everything ultra-processed is a blunderbuss approach. Professor Tim Spector explains why we need to address the topic with more nuance Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic review – an hour of pure terror Dr Chris van Tulleken learns that Covid-19 was nothing compared to what’s coming to wipe us out. Still, at least he’s like a jolly old uncle as he delivers the bad news The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025
TV tonight: hunting the virus that could cause the next pandemic Dr Chris van Tulleken goes in search of the disease that would Covid look like a ‘warning shot’. Plus: fun thriller The Guest concludes. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025
The sudden rise of meat snacks: why are they so beloved by gym bros? Processed meat sticks increase the risks of high blood pressure, cancer and heart disease. So how did they become so popular with fitness enthusiasts and lifestyle gurus? The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025
The squat secret: why this simple move is the key to long-term health – and how to improve yours Whether you want to lift weights in the gym or just get yourself on and off a chair, a good solid squat makes life so much easier. What can you do if yours needs work? The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025
Dr Chris van Tulleken: ‘It’s strange to have a clone of yourself in the world’ The broadcaster talks being a proud twin, a unwilling pilot, and a keen advocate for a better food system The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024
Dr Chris van Tulleken: ‘Our food system has made children very sick’ Here’s what the TV scientist says we should do about it The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
Bookworms rejoice! The Waterstones Boxing Day 2024 sale is here Read it and weep Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2024
Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024 Best books on nutrition and healthy eating to feed your body the right stuff Feed the mind-gut axis with accessible, academic literature on how to treat your body well
WhatToWatch · Nov 25, 2024 Irresistible: Why We Can't Stop Eating — everything we know Operation Ouch!'s Dr Chris van Tulleken reveals the harm ultra-processed foods are causing to us...
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 TV tonight: inside the sonic branding and ‘happy’ flavours of fast food Dr Chris van Tulleken explores the wild world of food engineering. Plus: the Dune galaxy comes to TV. Here’s what to watch this evening
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024 ‘I won’t send off my poo’: Dr Chris van Tulleken on ultra-processed food, his Christmas lectures and gut analysis Exclusive: Author to explore ‘really fun’ science of food and diet for Royal Institution’s annual broadcast
Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2024 The best books about gut health to take control of your digestive system Happy tummy, happy life
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024 Chris Packham and Dr Chris van Tulleken to front new BBC science programmes Among the new programmes are two Horizon specials – one of which will explore the possibility of a new global pandemic.
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024 Academic and doctor Chris van Tulleken: ‘Ultra-processed products are food that lies to us’ The author on how his mission to improve our national diet began – and where it needs to go
The Conversation · Jan 15, 2024 Ultra-processed foods: here's what the evidence actually says about them The perils of ultra-processed foods received widespread coverage in recent months – thanks in no small part to the publication and promotion of TV presenter and doctor of virology Chris Van Tulleken’s book Ultra-Processed People.
WEKU · Jul 24, 2023 An ultra-processed diet made this doctor sick. Now he's studying why A diet composed of 80% ultra-processed foods led one British doctor to gain weight and feel unwell. Now he's trying to nail down the health effects of this type of diet, which many Americans eat.
Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023 Review: What happens when a celebrity doc eats junk food for 30 days? (Nothing good) NONFICTION: 'Ultra-Processed People' investigates how the products of food science are harming consumers.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023 Axing two-for-one junk food deal bans ‘unforgivable’, campaigners warn TV doctor Chris van Tulleken branded suggestions the ‘light-touch’ regulation would restrict consumer choice ‘ludicrous’.