Humans will be sporting hunchback shoulders, protruding bellies and acne-covered foreheads in 30 years if junk food diets continue, a new AI generated model has revealed.
The horrifying image, named ‘Michael’, is an AI rendering of what we might expect to morph into if we keep up our poor eating habits. It comes after 64% of Brits aged over 18 were found to be either overweight or obese between 2022-2023, according to data from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities. It’s also reported that Brits are the second biggest consumer of ultra-processed foods, just behind the US.
And if diets continue to go downhill, so will the way we look and feel. Over time, AI predicts humans will develop hunchback shoulders, acne-covered foreheads, yellow eyes, and droopy faces. We’re also likely to have protruding bellies and at least two chins, with swollen legs, painful sores covering the skin, and an increase in wrinkles.
AI predicts humans will have protruding bellies and swollen legs
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Michael was developed in a report carried out by recipe box firm Gousto, which is raising awareness about the long-term impacts of poor eating habits. It’s projected that in the year 2055, an excessive intake of ultra-processed food and a lack of fresh, nutritious ingredients will bring on a host of health issues, including an uptick in type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, and intra-abdominal fat.
Brits are also set for a rise in anxiety and depression, as well as dry itchy skin due to dehydration and asthma. Other symptoms include adverse sleeping patterns leading to fatigue, daytime drowsiness, irritability, poor concentration – and more stress – which will cause the fast onset of wrinkles.
The study found 60% of Brits are unaware of the long-term impacts of processed foods, while more than 75% admit to wanting to eat healthier, but say they don’t have the time or money.
The new AI model named ‘Michael’ reveals how humans will look in 30 years
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Brits are the second biggest consumer of ultra-processed foods after the US
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Dr Hilary Jones, MBE, partnered with Gousto on its Ultra Processed Plates report to offer insight into these concerning projections. She said: “Ultra-processed foods aren’t inherently harmful, but when they dominate our diets and replace fresh, nutrient-rich foods, they can increase the risk of long-term health issues like cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and nutrient deficiencies.
“A balanced diet full of fresh, whole ingredients is essential for preventing chronic conditions and supporting overall health. Scratch cooking is one of the most effective ways to minimise our ultra-processed food intake and maintain a balanced diet.”
But convenience doesn’t have to come at the expense of nutrition, according to Gousto’s CEO and co-founder, Timo Boldt. To help get Britain back to eating healthy and nutritious meals, the recipe box company has increased its menu to more than 500 meals and says that 89% of its ingredients aren’t ultra-processed.
He added: “I believe food is medicine, and the right diet helps us stay healthier for longer. But to truly empower people, we need greater transparency in the food industry and clear standards for classifying ultra-processed foods, so everyone can make better-informed choices for their health.”