Now with conflicting and changing health and nutrition science
many can be excused for not truly understanding what is good for their body or what is not
as navigating the world of healthy eating can be a minefield.
So in order for you to cross off some of the foods that shouldn’t be on your be on your plate
here is a list of the 10 most dangerous foods in the world based on the science.
Now I want to know from each and everyone of you before you continue watching what is one
food that you would absolutely put on this list so let me know in the comments below.
And very quickly before we jump into the video just a quick reminder as always that I'm now
offering the SIBO, organic acids and stool test and consult via my website. So if you
have any health or digestive problems then consider taking these tests as they will
provide a lot of very detailed information upon which you can start making informed decisions
and then start getting your health back on track. And on that bombshell to the video.
Number 1 is bacon. So there are 4 main reasons that bacon is not good for you. Number 1 is
that it is a refined processed meat that very frequently contains Heterocyclic amines and
polycyclic amines which are chemicals that are produced when the bacon is cooked at high
temperatures. It also often contains nitrites and nitrates which are preservatives used to keep the
bacon fresh. And bacon also heme iron which is a red pigment that occurs in most red meats.
All of these substances can damage cells in your intestines and bowel and build up over time, which
is why the world health organisation classifies processed red meats like bacon as a carcinogen.
Number 2 of why bacon is not good for you is that it contains high amounts of saturated fats.
So bacon is approximately 40% saturated fat.
And if you know anything about saturated fats then you will know they are solid at room temperature.
Most health organisations around the world recommend that no more than 5-6 percent of
your calories come from saturated fats. So if you are someone who needs around 200 calories a day
then this would mean that you should maintain below 120 calories.
And just to give you some idea, 3 slices of bacon contains approximately 5 grams of saturated fat.
The science is quite clear on saturated fats in that it puts
you at a significant increased risk of cardiovascular and heart disease.
The 3rd reason that bacon is not good for you is that it has a high
salt content in most situations. On average bacon can contains 100-150mg of sodium per slice. The
daily recommendations for salt are around 6g if salt per day which is approximately 1 teaspoon.
If a person consumes a high salt diet then this can increase blood pressure and increasing your
blood pressure to high levels can put you at an increased risk if heart disease and strokes.
And the 4th main reason bacon is not good for you,
in which I touched upon in point 1 is that bacon usually contains a number of chemical additives.
These chemicals puts them in the category of a class 1 carcinogen which establishes cause and
effect for cancers such prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer and also breast cancer.
The number 2 on this list is butter. Now in 2014 an article appeared in the Annals of Internal
Medicine titled Association of Dietary, Circulating and Supplement Fatty Acids
with Coronary Risk. The article indicated from their findings
that eating less saturated fat doesn’t actually a persons risk for heart disease.
Obviously the media picked this up and run with it leading the new your times
and time magazine amongst others to insinuate that butter should be back in peoples diets.
But the article in the Annals of Internal Medicine was a poorly constructed study
pushed by the media who often are writing articles to cause controversy.
Now you don’t need to be a professor to know that saturated fats are bad for the body in high
amounts. Butter contains around 51g of saturated fat per 100 grams.
Butter also contains reasonable amounts of the omega-6 fatty acids and if you don’t
have a good omega-3 to omega-6 ration in the body this can drive inflammation. And
inflammation is behind many leading diseases such as heart disease, strokes and cancer.
Number 3 is fizzy drinks, fruit juices and soda. Now most of you will probably
know that sugary drinks can be very bad for the teeth as they feed the bacteria in your
mouth that produce certain acids that are very abrasive and can start to dissolve your teeth.
One of the biggest problems with sugary drinks though is that they contain a lot of calories
and also a lot of empty calories they can encourage weight gain in a lot of people.
And what increases in the body as the weight goes up…..your risk of heart and circulatory diseases,
your risk of having high bloody pressure and also your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Sugary drinks also contain a lot of artificial sweeteners such as s saccharin,
acesulfame potassium and aspartame, preservatives such as benzoic and sorbic acid
and flavoring agents such as caffeine. Now there is increasing concern from many scientists over
the use of these preservatives and additives and their longer term implications for human health.
Number 4 is dairy. Now milk and dairy products are often the top sources of saturated fats in
many western diets. As we have already discussed saturated fats contribute towards high levels
of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and also more frequently being linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Beyond the saturated fats we also has the elephant in the room that is lactose intolerance.
Babies and infants produce enzymes to break down lactose found in not only cows milk but also
breast milk. The probably is obviously that as we move past infancy we lose the enzymes
responsible for digesting lactose in dairy and as a results many people develop lactose intolerance.
Lactose intolerance is very common which affects up to 75% of certain populations
of people. It is therefore absurd that it is still considered a health food by many today.
If tomorrow I created a bar of chocolate and it caused digested issues in approximately 75%
of those who consumed it then I would imagine it would be banned very quickly but somehow
upset stomach, gas, bloating and diarrhea in large proportions of people is absolutely fine.
Beyond the saturated fats and lactose intolerance in dairy
it is also heavily implicated in breast cancer in women.
Number 5 on this list is an amalgamation of foods in what I will call baked goods,
so think cakes, cookies, muffins etc. Now like most of the other foods on this list,
eaten in isolation then they probably wont do too much harm
and this is the same with pastries, cookies and cakes unless eaten in excess.
Baked goods often contain a lot of refined sugars,
refined wheat flour, added fats and trans fats. They often are devoid of any real nutrition value
and they simply contain copious calories and often many different additives and preservatives.
Now there are many antimicrobial agents used in baked goods to stop moulds,
yeasts and fungi growing on these foods. So for example, benzoates and sorbates are
antimicrobials that work against fungi, yeast and some bacteria in baked goods.
Now there are many preservatives added to baked goods and clearly if you are wanting a
nice healthy digestive tract that is born out of a nice diverse range of bacteria in your microbiome
then eating a lot of foods that have an antimicrobial antibacterial action is not great.
This can allow the proliferation of many unwanted bacteria in the gut that can cause
everything from weight gain all the way through to cancer in certain situations.
Number 6 on the list is alcohol. Now most health organisations around the world
now state that there is no safe limit of alcohol that can be drunk. It is a drug
that causes death and destruction every single day around the world.
The drug and drink causes motor accidents, suicide, murders, alcohol poisoning and
many other problems. The longer term health implications of alcohol are well established.
High blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, liver disease, digestive issues, cancer,
mental health problems, poor immune function and so on.
Number 7 on the list is red meat in general. Now bacon was on this list
because it is a highly processed refined red meat. But red meats in general can cause
longer term implications for many peoples health.
Red meats contain high amounts of saturated fat, heme iron, pathogenic bacteria, neu5gc,
antibiotics growth hormones, high amounts of protein. These have all
been implicated in large prospective US and European cohort studies and from
meta-analyses of epidemiological studies to increase total mortality.
Cardiovascular disease, cancers, strokes, diabetes, and many other conditions
have been associated when people consume higher amounts of red meats.
Number i8 is Pizza. Now there are many healthy pizzas available
but unfortunately there are many people eating some really unhealthy pizza options.
Most pizzas bought in supermarkets or fast food joints are loaded with calories, fat,
sugar and also sodium. So for example a slice of Pizza Hut’s Pepperoni Lovers Pizza
contains 460 calories, 26 grams of fat and 900mg of sodium.
Then on top of this there is usually a whole host of unwanted additives and preservatives
that include MGS, artificial colorings and high fructose corn syrup in many countries.
So when you add these types of calories and ingredients into a persons diet who is eating
these types of food on a regular basis then you are getting increased calories causing increased
weight. You are then getting many diseases linked to increased weight such as strokes,
heart disease, cancer, diabetes and so on.
Number 9 is one that I wholeheartedly think should be banned and that is
sweetened breakfast cereals aimed at children.
These types of cereals are very processed and use grains such as wheat, oats, rice and corn.
The manufactures then load the processed grains with added sugars
and then heavily market them towards children based on action heroes and cartoon characters.
This types of processed refined sugary foods
are often setting up children for a future that contains a highly processed refined diet
and all of the health implications that are associated with these.
You have only got to look at child health today with dental problems, weight issues,
diabetes and so on and its no wonder when children have access to such sugary foods.
A serving of something lie Kelloggs Cocoa Krispies contains 160 calories, 1g of saturated fat,
150mg of sodium, 15 grams of sugar and 2 grams of protein. Very little nutrition,
no fibre and quite frankly these types of breakfast cereals should be banned.
Number 10 on this list is any deep fried foods. This should be no real
surprise for many of you but most fried foods are high in fat, high in calories,
and devoid of nutrition. One of the main issue with fried foods is that they can often
contain high levels of Advanced Glycation End Products or AGE’s as they are commonly known.
These are inflammatory compounds that form through heating animal foods to high temperatures.
So just think of fired chicken, fried pork and many other fried animal foods.
But don’t think for one minute that plant based fried foods are any less
damaging. Whether it is fired plant based sausages, burgers or any other food they
are still often devoid of nutrition, high in calories, high in fat and so on.
So whether you are frying animal foods or plant based foods
then you are increasing your longer term risk factors for many of our leading causes of death.
If you enjoyed this video then be sure to check out this one up here.
And the only other think that is left for me to say is to remember to look at
your body because it’s the only place you have to live and I'll see you next time.