Scientists have shared that eating a hot dog, as well as other ultra-processed foods, could actually shorten your life.
‘Oh well, it’s Christmas’ – an excuse we all use to eat whatever we want, whenever, during the festive season.
And, while eating good food is entirely what the Christmas season is about, health doctors warn of the problems that might arise if you practice these habits all year long.
Any dietitian would tell you that ultra-processed foods should be avoided.
However, culinary experts at the University of Michigan sought to know how much time consuming one hot dog reduces your life expectancy.
And the results are completely surprising.
The 2021 study looked at many ultra-processed foods, including cured meats, pizza and mac and cheese.
The nutritionist found that eating a hot dog could cost someone an average of 36 minutes, while a cured meat could shave off around 24 minutes.
If you like drinking soda, that’s going to cost you 12 minutes.
This really isn’t looking too great.
But it’s not all bad news!
Consuming certain types of fish could add up to 28 minutes to a lifespan.
Unsurprisingly, fresh fruits, vegetables and even peanut butter and jelly sandwiches contribute to a longer life expectancy.
Almost 75% of the food consumed in the United States is deemed ultra-processed, which raises serious health concerns.
The dietary category has been related to over 30 illnesses, including several types of canc3r, and can result in premature mortality.
Health experts are particularly concerned about a dramatic spike in colon canc3r diagnoses among young people, which some believe is connected to their growing use of ultra-processed foods.
