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Cut down on ultra-processed foods
South Africa remains one of the countries with the lowest life expectancy at 62.5 years for men and 68.5 years for women, according to the 2020 Stats SA mid-year population estimates. We unpack the secret to living a longer life, and the truth is: it’s about more than just good luck. By SANELISIWE MALIZA
They may be more affordable and convenient, but ultra-processed foods (like soft drinks, pizza and chips) are packed with salt, sugar, unhealthy fats, preservatives and additives, which have been proven to take years off your life, according to a 2019 study titled ‘Association Between Ultraprocessed Food Consumption and Risk of Mortality’ published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal.
