Episode 296: Dr. Patel | Ultra-Processed Food, Screens & Kids’ Health – What Actually Works

Clarissa sits down with Dr. Patel, a pediatrician and lifestyle medicine physician in Ontario, to talk about ultra-processed food, screens, and children’s health. He shares three family case studies where kids improved markers like pre-diabetes, fatty liver, and cholesterol through changes to what’s in the home, parents modeling new habits, and less screen time. They also cover the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and how to invite parents to take responsibility without blame or shame. The episode closes with simple first steps for busy families.