This statement by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon isn’t just catchy—it’s scientifically sound. A 2024 Scientific Reports study analyzing nearly 11,000 adults found that a high lean mass to visceral fat ratio was tied to up to 88% lower risk of type 2 diabetes and significantly fewer cases of high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels.

For the first time, the federal government is officially acknowledging the link between ultra-processed foods and skyrocketing rates of chronic illness, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodevelopmental issues like autism and ADHD.