2. Alcohol

A beer seems like the best thing about a BBQ or a sports event for many Americans, but these days should be gone because we can’t talk about the worst foods without including alcohol. Maybe this is not food at all, but beverages containing alcohol are so bad for you that it is impossible for us to not mention them on this list.

The way our bodies metabolize alcohol changes as we age, and in the end we become prone to the negative aspects of drinking. We are always affected by them, but after 50 years old we will feel even worse.

Besides the neurological impact, drinking alcohol after 50 can interact with medication, increase the risk of falling, and lead to severe dehydration.

Heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, neurological disturbance, and a weaker immune system—alcohol can have a role in all of them if you are consuming it regularly.

Even a few beers or a glass of wine per week can be damaging and harm your brain, and this is not dependent on age. So next time you are planning to drink something, think again, and you can consider all the no-calorie options. Also, the mocktails. Diluting the drinks with sparkling water or soda is also an amazing choice.