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5 Reasons Fast Foods Are Lethally Dangerous
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1. Trans fatty acids
These types of fatty acids belong to the family of mono and polyunsaturated fats, but don't be misled by this information. The healthy acids in this group have double bonds of cis structure. However, the fatty acids that we find in fries have a modified structure called trans. Such a small change has a massive impact on our health. Trans fats in our diet raise LDL cholesterol levels, lowering HDL levels. In addition, they have pro-inflammatory effects in our bodies. All these characteristics make trans fatty acids almost guarantee the formation of cholesterol plaques in our circulatory system, leading to atherosclerosis. Fast food contains so much of it because it is fried in deep, low-quality fat. The high temperature used for frying further accelerates the accumulation of this toxic fraction of fatty acids. Poles should be particularly sensitive to this issue, as according to research by Dr. Steen Stender from the University of Denmark, our fast food restaurants contain particularly high amounts of trans fatty acids compared to other countries in Europe or in the world.2. This is the salt
Salt is close to our hearts because it is almost an integral part of Polish cuisine. It can enhance the flavor of any dish we cook, and in the case of fast food, it can also mask certain flavors we shouldn't be tasting. Although there is often a warning about the dangers of salt consumption, it doesn't really have to be unhealthy. A small amount of salt added to a dish is not a cause for concern, but with increasing consumption, health problems start to arise. The most common include hypertension, which is also linked to other symptoms of metabolic syndrome, such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, and obesity. A high salt content is also partly responsible for making fast food so enticing and unsatisfying - because salt reduces the feeling of fullness that comes from consuming fats in the diet.3. Phthalates and their halogenated derivatives
Phthalates, which are hidden under abbreviations such as DEHP and DiNP, are typically employed in the production of synthetic materials to augment their durability and flexibility. They can be found in a broad range of products, including construction materials, cosmetics, toys, as well as fast food items. Their presence in the body is linked with severe health issues in children and adults. This is particularly concerning, considering that research indicates that the level of DEHP and DiNP in individuals who consume fast food can be up to twice as high.4. Flat-rolled steel items of non-alloy or iron
Despite fast food restaurants being in the culinary industry, they could thrive in the market for magic tricks and optical illusions. You order a hamburger. They tell you it's meat; you think it is meat; it even looks like meat, but it has little to do with real meat. A detailed study of the composition of the hamburger was conducted in 2008 by Dr. Brigid Prayson.5. Absence of Nutritional Value
The traditional fast food kit is not only abundant in components harmful to our health, but it also lacks valuable vitamins and minerals that are extremely important for the proper functioning of regulatory mechanisms. As a result, we weaken our immune systems, slow down metabolic processes, and feel a general weakness, as if someone has drained us of energy, despite the fact that we have provided our body with over 1,000 calories, which we can now admire, looking down at our stomachs.
