A study in the UK has found the ten food habits that are slowly killing us.

The study has found diets high in salt or sugary drinks are responsible for thousands of deaths from heart disease, stroke and type two diabetes.

Ross and John spoke with Alfred Hospital cardiologist Peter Kistler who says a lack of fruit and vegetables and high levels of processed meats are also to blame.

10 BAD EATING HABITS:

• Consuming too much sodium

• Drinking sugary drinks.

• Eating too much unprocessed red meat

• Eating too much processed meat

• Not eating enough fruit

• Not eating enough seafood (Omega-3 fats)

• Not eating enough nuts/seeds

• Not eating enough vegetables

• Not eating enough whole grains

• Not eating enough polyunsaturated fats

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