Food Delivery will take your life in 10 minutes - Doctor Slams Zomato, Swiggy
"Don't sacrifice your health," he added. We don't want this highly processed shit delivered in ten minutes."
A new controversy has emerged as a result of India's explosion in food delivery. Experts are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential health repercussions of the 10-minute meal delivery claims made by apps like Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto. This 'Speed-first' strategy may have long-term effects on the nation's health, according to doctors and nutritionists.
A 10-minute meal delivery might cause severe illness.
The 10-minute delivery trend has caused significant worry, according to Dr. Manan Vora, an orthopedic physician and co-founder of Nutribite Wellness. He claims that there isn't much time to prepare meals when it is delivered in ten minutes. Only ultra-processed, ready-to-eat meals that are precooked, frozen, microwave-heated, and then delivered may meet the requirement that food be made in three minutes or less.
Dr. Vora supports his worries with several research that show the numerous health issues linked to highly processed foods:
Cancer risk: Eating a lot of processed food can raise your chance of developing cancer by 12%.
Heart disease risk: Eating certain meals raises your chance of developing heart disease by 10%.
Increase in Obesity: In India, 27.8% of individuals suffer from obesity, and eating these foods might make the condition worse.
Risk of Diabetes: The risk of diabetes rises when blood sugar levels rise.
Trans Fats: They are rich in trans fats, which have been connected to cardiac problems.
10-minute food delivery will take your life
Dr Vora has appealed to the consumers that if they are not getting home-cooked food and need food delivery, they should wait a little and opt for fresh food delivery. He said, "Do not compromise on health. We do not want this ultra-processed garbage for 10-minute delivery."
His message quickly went viral on social media, and many agreed with it. One user said, "10-minute delivery may seem convenient, but it is a sign of danger to our health. Ultra-processed meals may be a quick solution, but its long-term effects can be serious." Another user said, "The impact of 10-minute delivery will be seen after 10 years when we will have to data-face more chronic diseases."