"A Belly Swollen Like a Balloon, Red Legs"... A Man Who Has Enjoyed This Food for 30 Years

Dark Circles and Rounded Shoulders
Consuming Processed Meat, Ramen, and Snacks for 30 Years
"Balanced Meals Based on Natural Ingredients Are Important"

A British food company conducted a related study to raise awareness about the dangers of ultra-processed foods, and the AI-generated image of a man who consumed such foods for decades has shocked many.

According to a report by the UK Daily Mail on the 7th (local time), the food company 'Gousto' recently conducted research addressing harmful eating habits to inform the public about the long-term effects of current dietary habits on the body. The report included an AI-generated image of a man named Michael. Michael had hunched shoulders, a balloon-like swollen belly, and legs swollen red from joint inflammation. Additionally, his face was covered with blotchy blemishes, and his eyes had dark circles resembling those of a panda.

The image of a man who has enjoyed ultra-processed foods for 30 years was created using AI. Daily Mail, UK

Michael is depicted as someone who has enjoyed ultra-processed foods such as processed meats like ham and sausages, ice cream, snacks, instant noodles, and carbonated drinks for 30 years. Ultra-processed foods refer to edible substances industrially manufactured through food additives such as preservatives, colorants, and flavorings, representing foods that have undergone extensive processing and modification. Due to these eating habits, Michael suffers from asthma caused by obesity, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Furthermore, he falls into a high-risk group for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, putting him at risk of stroke or heart attack. The media described him as "looking like a character from a horror movie or violent crime series," explaining that "serious obesity and health deterioration have followed decades of poor eating habits."

Dr. Hilary Jones from the UK pointed out, "Ultra-processed foods are not inherently harmful, but when these foods replace nutrient-rich fresh foods and dominate the diet, they can cause health problems." He added, "To prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and maintain health, a balanced diet composed of natural ingredients is necessary."

Meanwhile, on the 10th of last month, Timothy Eatman, a professor of surgery at the University of South Florida, published a paper stating that "frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods slows the immune system's wound healing, potentially leading to the formation of cancer cells." He revealed that samples taken from cancer tissues contained significantly more small fat molecules called 'lipids,' which cause inflammation, compared to healthy cell samples, and these lipids are commonly found in ultra-processed foods.