Considering how hectic our lives have become, it's easy to see why many of us rely so much on restaurant food.

Take me for example.

I work full-time, have a wife, and two kids who are deeply involved in top-tier competitive sports. On top of that, I also manage my own side business.

Honestly, I feel like I deserve some equity in Subway given the countless sandwiches I've purchased there over the years.

I’m not alone.

A recent Gallup poll shows that Americans currently enjoy a historically low average of 8.2 meals per week at home.

It wouldn't be such a problem if we enjoyed these things as, you know, occasional treats.

However, a leading physician warns that our recent tendency to order food in is actually detrimental to our health.

And there's one specific food that's causing the most harm.

That time I drove for DoorDash

When I embarked on my side hustle adventure, I tried out various ideas to see what worked.

Creating content for this site, producing YouTube videos, or even … delivering with DoorDash...

In the end, I quickly realized that focusing on content creation would be a far more lucrative and enjoyable use of my time. However, it did highlight the dietary habits of the many individuals who depend heavily on food delivery apps.

I ended up making just two deliveries, and they were for:

1. Dairy Queen. Maintain the essence and style of the text without changing phrases and ensure that HTML tags stay intact.
2. McDonald’s

Not exactly healthy choices.

Once more, I’m not trying to be Mr. No-Fun (though, I suppose I kind of am lol) … but if the majority of people indulged in these treats as an occasional calorie splurge, our obesity rates wouldn't be as high as they are.

According to an esteemed American chef and physician, obesity isn't the only issue at hand.

It goes deeper than that.

The foods that are killing you

Not too long ago, I stumbled upon an interview featuring Andre Goy, who is a doctor, nutritionist, and chef.

Goy, the chief physician at Hackensack Meridian Health’s John Theurer Cancer Center in New Jersey and a part-time chef at his family’s restaurant, believes that an increasing dependency on convenience is contributing to the growing cancer rates in the United States.

Here’s what he told Fox News recently:

One major issue with the American diet is the preference for convenience foods over home-cooked meals.

Consequently, we consume an excessive amount of processed foods.

Obesity and a poor diet contribute to microbiome dysbiosis, which is a reduction in microbial diversity. This can result in chronic inflammation and a leaky gut, both of which elevate your risk of developing cancer.

Consuming ultra-processed foods that contain added sugar and white flour can disrupt the balance of gut bacteria, making us more prone to developing cancers.

So, ultra-processed foods are the real cancer culprit.

Loaded with salt, sugar, and fat and offering minimal nutritional benefits, these diet bombs are truly harmful to our health.

To make things even more challenging, people frequently add alcohol consumption to the equation and don't get nearly enough exercise.

So what's the most effective method to lower your risk of cancer through what you eat?

The solution to cancer-causing foods

Dr. Goy suggests embracing a plant-based diet.

“A plant-based diet emphasizes eating mainly or solely plant-based foods, prioritizing vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds,” he explained to Fox. “Opt for whole, unprocessed foods whenever possible … prioritize plant-based protein sources like quinoa, farro, black beans, buckwheat, chia seeds, hummus, and peanut butter.”

That might be difficult to accept considering the meat-centric nature of the American diet, but that's what the cancer specialist is saying.

Home cookin’

There are plenty of excellent reasons to cook more meals at home.

Losing weight, lowering the chances of getting cancer, and the satisfaction of preparing a delicious meal for you and your family.

Lately, I've been scaling back on how often I eat out at restaurants.

I'll share a secret with you: it's not related to my health at all.

It’s about money. Plain and simple.

And considering how pricey everything is these days, your wallet might just thank you for giving it up as well!

Hey, thanks so much for reading! If you enjoyed this piece, please let me know in the comments and tell me how YOU feel about food delivery culture.

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