-- Those who ate fried and unhealthy food had doubled risk of early death

-- Key culprits include red meat, white bread, butter, cream and sweet foods

--Findings 'help explain' why heart disease is still the biggest killer

The typical Western diet, high in fat and sugar, really does lead to an early grave, new research suggests.
A study of more than 5,000 civil servants found those who ate the most fried and sweet food, processed and red meat, white bread and butter and cream doubled their risk of premature death or ill health in old age.

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