The bit size podcast is a weekly look at one topic around science and nutrition. Today we're asking, can you reverse the damage from a bad diet? To jonathan, everyone wants to live a long and healthy life,. We know that a lifetime of healthy food choices can increase your life expectancy. But does science support any of this magical thinking that we've been going after for thousands of years? No. There's just no silver boyt bullet when it comes to our dieti far more complex than single food.
A recent study claims that eating a hotdog reduces life expectancy by 38 minutes, and eating salmon could extend it by 70 minutes. At face value, this data implies you can eat your way to immortality. Taken with a pinch of salt, it suggests you can offset the harm from poor dietary choices. But does food really work this way?
In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Sarah ask: can you reverse the effects of a bad diet?
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Studies referenced in today's episode:
- Estimating impact of food choices on life expectancy: A modelling study available here
- Small targeted dietary changes can yield substantial gains for human health and the environment available here
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