What are the effects of eating fast food?
Nowadays, people are becoming less and less devoted to healthy eating which can improve and preserve their health. Factors that affect it are the lack of time to prepare meals, lack of financial resources and information about the effects of food on the body.
Eating burgers and fries occasionally would not do much harm, but if going to a fast food restaurant becomes a habit, keep in mind that it can lead to various health issues.
Most fast foods contain a lot of carbohydrates with a minimal amount of fiber.
When these foods are broken down in our digestive tract, carbohydrates are released into the bloodstream in the form of glucose. The pancreas reacts and secretes insulin that allows glucose to flow via into cells which convert glucose into energy. When the body uses or stores sugar, blood sugar level normalize.
Frequent intake of a large amount of carbohydrates leads to sudden spikes in blood sugar, which negatively affects insulin secretion and thus increase the risk of insulin resistance, diabetes, obesity, and even pimples.
Be careful when buying drinks and side dishes that are full of sugar (carbonated and soft drinks, ketchup...).
Some people find fatty and salty food tastier.
A meal with a lot of salt causes the body to retain water, which is why you may feel swollen and bloated after eating such a meal. Also, salt has the effect of increasing blood pressure and thus putting strain on the heart, blood vessels and cardiovascular system.
Trans fats in fast food increase LDL (bad cholesterol) while reducing HDL (good cholesterol).
Fast food leads to weight gain and obesity. These extra pounds put pressure on the heart and lungs, which causes difficulty in breathing, climbing stairs... Obesity can also lead to complications with bone density and muscle mass. People who are obese have a higher risk of falling and breaking their bones.