Doctor shares ‘most dangerous meal’ in the world that is extremely common

A doctor has revealed what the 'most dangerous meal' in the world is – and it's not what you'd expect.

Interest in whole foods and eating healthily has skyrocketed in the past couple of years, as recent research has revealed the damage which a diet high in ultra-processed foods can do to our bodies.

So what is the most dangerous food you can put in your body?

You might be thinking something along the lines of crisps, booze or something greasy from your local takeaway; but one doctor claims it's actually something a lot less obvious – and something most of us will be tucking into every day.

Taking to TikTok, US doctor and health educator Dr Eric Berg explained why one very common breakfast meal could be causing havoc to your insides.

"Many people think this meal is actually healthy and it's been normalized because so many people do it, including myself growing up," he explained.

Describing the dish as a 'sugar bomb' and 'massive fructose overload', Dr Berg named the breakfast staple of cereal and a glass of orange juice as the 'most dangerous meal' you can eat.

So why is this the case?

Considering the amount of readily accessible unhealthy foods out there, having a bowl of cereal and a glass of fruit juice surely seems like a safer option.

I mean it's literally one of your five-a-day.

The news will also come as a shock to many, given the fact that cereal is thought to be the number one breakfast choice for Brits starting their day.

And while some cereals are a better option than alternatives, typically whole-grain or high fiber options, the most popular cereal options tend to be ones which are coated in sugar and highly processed.

Which means you're essentially eating a bowl of sweets doused in milk for breakfast.

Dr Berg went on to say that several mainstream cereal brands contain artificial flavorings, colorings and seed oils as well as high amounts of sugar, adding: "It's the perfect definition of ultra processed foods.

"[The] ingredients that have been so altered [that] it no longer resembles its original structure."

Explaining why this can be harmful to the body, he added that constantly processing highly processed and sugary cereals can damage your liver, leading to the development of a fatty liver.

Healthline advises: "Breakfast cereals are highly processed, often packed with added sugar and refined carbs.

"If you eat cereal, read the ingredients list and approach health claims with skepticism. The best cereals are high in fibre and low in sugar."

As for orange juice, the drink may be derived from a fruit and a better alternative to cracking open a can of fizzy pop with your breakfast, however it's not as healthy as grabbing an orange from your fruit bowl due to added sugar.

"Orange juice is going in my room 101 of pet hates, because people think it’s healthy when actually, has the same concentration of sugar as a glass of Coke," Giles Yeo, author of Why Calories Don't Count, told the Telegraph.

Saying that, WedMD advises that if you have the time and patience to squeeze your own orange juice, this doesn't come with the added sugar and preservatives found in store-bought options.

In moderation, orange juice can lower inflammation, be a good source of fibre for better gut health, and lower the risk of kidney stones.

All of this doesn't mean you have to stop waking up to your favourite bowl of cereal every morning, but it's good to know.