Crazy Foods That Might Ruin Your Health

French Fries

Similar to potato chips, French fries are often deep fried in trans fat. It’s also suggested that you don’t overdose yourself with potatoes as they are high on the glycemic index, however potatoes in general, and even sweet potatoes, are good for you in moderation and studies have shown that potatoes themselves do not negatively impact your health. It's not the potato aspect of French fries that are bad-its all about how they are prepared.

Considering French fries are fried in oils and the sodium content that comes with it, this delicious and favorite food can lead to diabetes as your insulin levels increase. Many individuals are also at an increased risk of weight gain, obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. French fries contain acrylamide which is a carcinogen that forms when food is fried at a high temperature for a short time. Acrylamide is known to cause the formation of cancer in the body and have been shown in different studies to increase the mortality rate amongst populations as well.

Fast Food

Fast food carries a lot of empty calories with plenty of saturated and trans fats. On average, the meat used to make a fast food hamburger is only twelve percent meat. The rest of the burger contains, water, bone, and other fillers that the body does not require. The trans fat found in most fast foods, especially hamburgers, can raise your cholesterol levels substantially and is linked to causing heart disease as well. The additives in hamburgers are also a health hazard. Ammonia is often used in the mechanically separated meat product in order to irradiate any forms of bacteria.

Sodium phosphate and nitrates are used to preserve and texturize the meat. Some individuals may suffer from side effects due to how processed the meat becomes. On average, most fast food options, hamburgers, in particular, are extremely high in sodium to enhance the taste. In addition to the meat, the buns used are often made with enriched flour, which is processed or bleached flour, and the toppings, which may appear healthy, can contain numerous amounts of sugars and salts, as seen in many condiments like ketchup and mustard.