Eating Habits That Are Shortening Your Life, According to the Mayo Clinic
Eat This, Not That ^ | January 15, 2021 | Kennan Mayo
FR Posted on 1/15/2021, 11:06:49 AM by be-baw
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According to a study in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, a “higher consumption of ultra-processed food was associated with higher mortality in the general population.” This is just one of the poor diet habits that the Mayo Clinic has noted over the years that can have an impact on your health and your lifespan. The Mayo Clinic advises you to cut back on the foods listed here for your health and your longevity. And for more health advice from the experts at the Mayo Clinic, there are Ugly Side Effects of Drinking Coffee Every Day, According to the Mayo Clinic.
1 Eating Processed, Red Meats “A recent review of the research regarding red meat consumption looked at six studies that tracked more than 1.5 million people for 5.5 to 28 years,” writes Liza Torborg, of The Mayo Clinic. “The review found that regularly consuming processed meats is associated with increased risk of heart disease, cancer—especially colon cancer—and early death. Processed meats include bacon; sausage; hot dogs; ham; deli meats; canned meats; jerky; and meat that is processed, cured, fermented, or salted. These meats tend to be high in saturated fat, sodium, and nitrates or nitrites, which are thought to be implicated in their associated risks.”
2 Eating Fried Foods “Researchers have linked fried foods to type-2 diabetes and heart problems, but studies also show that eating fried foods every day can shorten your life,” notes The Mayo Clinic Minute. According to Stephen Kopecky, M.D., a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic, our bodies just weren’t made to eat the amount of fried foods that exist today. “If you have a diesel engine, you don’t put gasoline in your diesel tank,” he says.
3 Added Sugars According to a study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, avoiding added sugars—ingredients that are used in foods to provide added sweetness and calories, from the much-maligned high fructose corn syrup to healthier-sounding ones like agave, date syrup, and cane syrup—is one of the most important things you can do for your health. “The existing basic science evidence, observational data, and clinic trial findings suggest that reducing consumption of added sugars, particularly added fructose, could translate to reduced diabetes-related morbidity and potentially premature mortality,” concludes the study. “At an individual level, limiting consumption of foods and beverages that contain added sugars, particularly added fructose, may be one of the most effective strategies for ensuring one’s robust future health.”
4 Overconsumption of Alcohol “Keep in mind that even moderate alcohol use isn’t risk-free,” writes the Mayo Clinic Staff. “For example, even light drinkers (those who have no more than one drink a day) have a tiny, but real, increased risk of some cancers, such as esophageal cancer.” Excessive drinking can lead to monster problems, including pancreatitis, sudden death “if you already have cardiovascular disease,” heart muscle damage leading to heart failure, liver disease, stroke, suicide, and brain damage. And make sure you’re avoiding The Worst Alcoholic Drink for Your Body, According to Experts (linked at FR thread).
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<><> I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?
Your heart is only good for so many beats, so don’t waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer that’s like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.
<><> Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?
What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of
your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.
<><> Should I reduce my alcohol intake?
No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!
<><>How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?
Well, if you have a body and you have body fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc. What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program? Can’t think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain Good
<><> Aren’t fried foods bad for you?
Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they’re permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?
<><>Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?
Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.
<><> Is chocolate bad for me?
Cocoa beans ...... another vegetable! It’s the best feel-good food around!
<><> Is swimming good for your figure?
If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.
<><> Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?
‘Round’ is a shape! I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets!