Most dangerous food in the world named: Millions have it daily
Morning meal (photo: Freepik)
In the morning, most people do not have time to prepare a proper breakfast, so they often choose quick options — including cereal and fruit juice. Although this combination has long become a common part of everyday eating culture, scientific evidence shows that its nutritional value is quite limited, according to a TikTok post by Dr. Eric Berg, an American physician and health educator.
According to the specialist, a common breakfast that many people consider healthy and quick may be significantly more harmful than it seems. He refers to ordinary breakfast cereals and a glass of orange juice.
Eric Berg claims that this combination causes a sharp spike in blood sugar levels. He describes it as a sugar bomb, excess fructose, and an example of ultra-processed food.
At the same time, the doctor emphasizes that many people currently perceive this breakfast as normal, and cereal with orange juice has become part of everyday food culture. However, in reality, it is the most dangerous food in the world.
Cereals: why they are criticized
Although there are different types of cereals on the market, including whole grain options, the most popular varieties often contain:
- Added sugar
- Flavorings
- Colorants
- Refined carbohydrates
The expert notes that such products belong to the category of ultra-processed foods — products altered so much that they barely resemble their original ingredients.
Eric Berg stated that regular consumption of highly processed and sugary cereals can damage the liver, eventually leading to fatty liver disease. According to him, eating cereal is essentially like eating a bowl of sweets poured with milk.
By the way, similar warnings are supported by the medical platform Healthline, which recommends carefully reading labels and choosing cereals with high fiber content and minimal sugar.
The orange juice trap
The second component of this popular breakfast — orange juice — is also debated among experts. Although it is perceived as a vitamin drink, specialists note:
- Juice contains much less fiber than whole fruit
- Sugar concentration can be high
- It rapidly increases blood glucose levels
Dr. Berg and other experts, including Giles Yeo (author of “Why Calories Don’t Count”), argue that a glass of store-bought orange juice has a similar sugar concentration to a glass of classic Coca-Cola.
Since juice, unlike a whole orange, lacks fiber that slows sugar absorption, it causes a rapid insulin spike after consumption.
Thus, the combination of sweet cereal and juice creates a critical excess of fructose that the body simply cannot handle in the morning.
How to make breakfast safer
If you are not ready to completely give up cereals, Dr. Berg recommends being skeptical of packaging claims and following these rules:
Read the ingredients: choose options high in fiber and low in sugar.
Replace juice with fruit: experts say it is better to eat a whole orange than to drink its juice. If you really want juice, make fresh juice yourself right before drinking to avoid preservatives and added sugar.
Expert verdict
People are so used to this “normalized” breakfast that they no longer notice how they are harming their metabolism from the very first hour after waking up. It is time to reconsider morning habits in favor of whole foods.
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