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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 2507:\nEmma Hogan of LesMills.com unveils the hidden truths about junk food and its surprising comparisons to so-called "healthy foods." Through a roundup of the latest research, Hogan illustrates how making smart, science-backed food choices can mitigate the health risks associated with junk food. Discover how a simple peanut butter jelly sandwich could add minutes to your life and why certain "healthy staples" might not be as beneficial as you think.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lesmills.com/fit-planet/health/research-roundup-nutrition/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"The average American eats about 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day \u2013 that\u2019s more than three times the recommended daily amount for women and twice the recommended daily amount for men!"\n"Researchers found that you can almost mitigate the life-shortening effects of a hot dog with a portion of nuts (one portion adds 26 minutes to your life)."\n"While eating healthy plant-based foods is a good move for us all, it\u2019s particularly good for young adults."\nEpisode references:\nA hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life by the University of Michigan: https://michigantoday.umich.edu/2021/08/27/a-hot-dog-could-cost-you-36-minutes-of-healthy-life/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices