TMHS 817: 3 Foods You Absolutely SHOULD NOT Eat to Prevent Disease

When it comes to nutrition, there are a wide range of foods that can be incorporated into a healthy diet. However, in our modern food supply, there are a few ultra-processed foods and ingredients that should be largely avoided to maintain optimal health – and that’s what you’re going to learn about today.  

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to discover three specific foods that can contribute to weight gain and higher risk of chronic diseases. These three ultra-processed foods have been linked to conditions like sexual dysfunction, certain cancers, type 2 diabetes, and more.  

You’re going to learn the history and science behind these three foods, including how they became so integrated into our food supply. More importantly, you’re going to learn about healthier alternatives and how to eat in a way that supports your overall health. Enjoy!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• The connection between ultra-processed food consumption and health outcomes. 

• How highly refined vegetable oil impacts your health. 

• Why the name vegetable oil is a misnomer. 

• How vegetable oils are made.  

• The connection between seed oils, oxidative stress, and chronic illnesses.  

• Which cooking oils and fats are better for your health.   

• The truth about saturated fats.  

• How humans’ sugar consumption has changed over time. 

• The number of Americans that have type 2 diabetes. 

• How many grams of sugar are in a soda. 

• What the #1 beverage in the world is. 

• The truth about artificial sweeteners in diet sodas.  

• Why the grains in our food supply today are wreaking havoc on our health. 

• What gluten is.  

• Which food group is the largest source of glyphosate for humans today. 

• How pesticides and herbicides can impact your health.  

• Why organic grains are a better choice.  

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