Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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When we're in a rush, it's often convenient to eat snacks, or to buy quick, easy meals from the supermarket which we simply have to heat up. These are often ultra-processed forms of food, which recent studies have linked to poor health. Phil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.. ⭐ Find a free transcript and worksheet here 👉 bbc.in/3OhKNN3 More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 bbc.in/4sQLlZt

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00:00 Introduction
01:52 Quiz question
02:29 The discussion
04:45 Quiz answer
05:12 Vocabulary recap

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