About this episode
A Big Mac doesn’t cost you $3.99, it costs your health. Netflix doesn’t cost you $22.99 a month, it costs your time. Social media isn’t free, it costs your focus. Join Dr. Josh Axe as he reacts to a powerful video by Pastor Robert Madu delving into the profound impact of our daily choices on the quality and trajectory of our lives. Dr. Josh Axe breaks down the cost of our bad habits, exploring the statistics that reveal the toll they take on our well-being. From the staggering amount of time spent on TV and social media to the alarming levels of sugar and processed foods in our diets, discover the hidden expenses that often go unnoticed. Did you know: The average U.S. adult watches 5 hours of TV per day Americans consume about 130 pounds of sugar per year Processed foods constitute nearly 70% of the U.S. diet The average person spends 2.5 hours on social media each day, while Gen Z devotes at least 4 hours daily As Dr. Axe navigates through these eye-opening figures, he challenges you to pick your sacrifice—examining the costs not just to your time but also to your health and focus. Tune in to gain valuable insights on how your seemingly small choices can significantly impact the course of your life. Want more of The Growth Lab with Dr. Josh Axe? Subscribe to the YouTube channel . Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Follow Leaders Instagram Twitter Facebook Email Newsletter ------ Links: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvZx4BUMUWz/ https://www.marketingcharts.com/television/tv-audiences-and-consumption-229018#:~:text=TV%20viewing%20time%20has%20largely,from%20303%20during%20Q4%202019 . https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/added-sugar-in-the-diet/#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20adult%2C%20teenager,from%20processed%20and%20prepared%20foods . https://blog.standardprocess.com/5-hard-to-swallow-statistics-about-the-standard-american-diet#:~:text=Processed%20foods%20make%20up%20close,is%20still%20a%20sobering%20statistic . https://explodingtopics.com/blog/social-media-usage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices