Buffets
Why has it taken us so long to realize just how disgusting buffets are? And we’re not talking exclusively about low-quality food, but the very principle of the thing. Luckily most buffets require you to grab a new plate every time you peruse the selection, but there’s always someone who runs their grubby hands all over the food. On top of the germs and bacteria breeding in the bins, food that sits out for long periods of time at the wrong temperature can be equally hazardous. Food safety experts don’t recommend buffets to the masses but avoid the wilted lettuce and raw seafood at all costs if you have to go.
Soda
Whether you call it soda, Coke, or pop, sugary carbonated drinks are never going to be healthy. Variety soda products ranging from diet to zero calories try to trick Boomers into thinking that their soda intake is manageable, but boy have they been misled! According to the CDC, Americans have a major soda addiction. Soda is notorious for its insane levels of added sugars, which cause dopamine releases in your brain that stimulate pleasure centers. Thus, soda can become addictive for the sugary taste and the feeling it gives you. Unfortunately, this unhealthy habit can lead to unwanted side effects such as diabetes, weight gain, and heart disease.