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Sheffield Skeptics in the Pub
Sheffield Skeptics in the Pub was founded in December 2009 and is a good way for people from all walks of life to hear from experts and discuss with them important issues that affect us all, while enjoying their favourite beverage. Meetings are held every third Monday of the month at Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Farm Road, Sheffield S2 2TP from 7.30 pm. There is no need to book and no entrance fee, but a voluntary donation of £3 is welcome to cover speaker's expenses and room hire. Parking is free if you type in your registration number on the tablet at the bar.
The title of our July 2026 talk and discussion is 'How Ultra-Processed Foods Came to Dominate Our Diet' and our speaker is Dr Domenica Melinda Urzi.
'Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) now account for more than half of the calories consumed in the United Kingdom, yet debate continues about what they are, whether they are harmful, and how much concern they deserve. Is the issue simply excess sugar, fat and salt, or is there something fundamentally different about foods that are industrially formulated and engineered for convenience, shelf life and hyper-palatability?
'Rather than advocating a particular ideology or diet, this presentation invites a sceptical examination of the available evidence and asks what it means for individuals, families and policymakers seeking to make informed decisions about food in the twenty-first century.'
Dr Urzi is a sociologist and social policy researcher, educator, and author of The Ultra-Processed Free Family Guide and Cookbook. She completed her PhD at the University of Nottingham, where her research explored food systems, intensive agriculture, migrant labour and the social consequences of modern food production.
The title of our July 2026 talk and discussion is 'How Ultra-Processed Foods Came to Dominate Our Diet' and our speaker is Dr Domenica Melinda Urzi.
'Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) now account for more than half of the calories consumed in the United Kingdom, yet debate continues about what they are, whether they are harmful, and how much concern they deserve. Is the issue simply excess sugar, fat and salt, or is there something fundamentally different about foods that are industrially formulated and engineered for convenience, shelf life and hyper-palatability?
'Rather than advocating a particular ideology or diet, this presentation invites a sceptical examination of the available evidence and asks what it means for individuals, families and policymakers seeking to make informed decisions about food in the twenty-first century.'
Dr Urzi is a sociologist and social policy researcher, educator, and author of The Ultra-Processed Free Family Guide and Cookbook. She completed her PhD at the University of Nottingham, where her research explored food systems, intensive agriculture, migrant labour and the social consequences of modern food production.
Monday 20 July
Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Farm Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S2 2TP
Monday July 20th at 7.30 pm. Admission is free but donations are welcome.
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