TMHS 872: The Top 5 Foods You Absolutely SHOULD NOT Eat to Live Longer

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Feb 24, 2025

Discover the top five foods to avoid if you want to live a long and healthy life. Learn how soda consumption is linked to higher mortality rates, especially in children. Delve into the hidden dangers of ultra-processed foods, including misleading snack bars and harmful sauces. Uncover the connection between sugar and chronic diseases, and the startling percentage of the average American's diet that is ultra-processed. Plus, explore the potential benefits of tea for longevity. Make informed choices for a healthier future!

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ADVICE

Soda Consumption

Minimize soda consumption to rare occasions, not regularly.
If thirsty, drink water; for fizz, try sparkling water with flavorings.

ADVICE

Drink Tea

Drink tea regularly for potential anti-aging benefits.
Consider Pu-erh tea for weight loss and overall health.

ANECDOTE

Tofurky Experience

Shawn Stevenson used to eat Tofurky as a vegan alternative.
He realized it's ultra-processed with unhealthy ingredients.

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In general, there’s no one-size-fits-all diet that leads to longevity. This is because there are a wide variety of foods that are nutrient-rich. However, if you want to live a long, healthy life, there are a handful of foods you should avoid regularly consuming.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn about the top five foods you should not eat if you want to live longer. You’re going to hear the science on how consuming things like soda, ultra-processed sauces, and meat substitutes has the potential to harm your health and shorten your lifespan.

While living a long, healthy life is often the culmination of building healthy habits, it is also the result of avoiding preventable diseases. Getting your diet in check can help you reduce your risks of inflammation, chronic diseases, and early death. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show!

In this episode you’ll discover:

What percent of the average American’s calories come from liquid.
The link between sugar sweetened beverages and mortality.
Why drinking soda is especially detrimental for children.
The truth about drinking zero-calorie diet sodas.
How insulin affects fat loss.
The ultra-processed ingredients that are hiding in meat substitutes.
How ultra-processed foods contribute to inflammation.
What percentage of the average American’s diet is ultra-processed.
How cereal companies prey on children.
The link between hyperactivity and food dyes.
How sauces and dressings can hide a ton of ingredients and calories.
What to consider about the cocktail effect.
How alcohol impacts your metabolism.
What the process of fat sparing is.

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