Dr. Jeremy London is a cardiovascular surgeon working in the USA. About four years ago, he himself suffered a heart attack. Since then, one topic has become especially important to him: how to best supply the body with nutrients and keep the heart healthy and strong.
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He told CNBC which foods he and his family most often avoid.
“A diet based on highly processed foods is one of the main causes of chronic diseases today,” says London.
What does the family most often avoid?
His family rarely buys:
sausages;
sliced meat products;
regular carbonated sodas;
white bread – instead, they choose sourdough bread;
pastries;
donuts;
cakes;
alcohol.
“The longer the shelf life, the shorter your life”
He advises paying special attention to the ingredient list when choosing processed products. The shorter it is, the better. According to the doctor, who also avoids added sugar and preservatives, it is important to also pay attention to the order of ingredients.
London revealed to CNBC what he often tells his patients about food: “The longer the shelf life, the shorter your life.”
He talks about this topic on Instagram as well, where, among other things, he shares four things he avoids as a heart surgeon: smoking, alcohol, sugary soft drinks, and refined flour and wheat.
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“The longer the shelf life, the shorter your life.”
What is considered highly processed food
Germany’s health insurance fund AOK explains that highly processed foods usually go through several processing stages. In addition, they often contain many ingredients and additives.
Examples include meat products, instant soups, sugary soft drinks, chips, most ready meals such as frozen pizzas, as well as many baked goods and sweets. These products often contain many calories but few nutrients.
The importance of highly processed food consumption for health is also shown by a large 2024 review analysis. The study published in the British Medical Journal evaluated 45 meta-analyses covering nearly 10 million participants.
Scientists found links between high consumption of highly processed foods and 32 health outcomes, including cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, and mental health problems.
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