What is unhealthy food

Foods high in saturated fats

Saturated fats are considered unhealthy fats, along with hydrogenated fats, and are often in a solid state at room temperature, such as those found in butter, cheese, and red meats. Excessive intake of saturated fats leads to several health problems, including the following: ^[1]

• Heart disease: The body needs healthy fats for energy, but too much saturated fat can lead to the accumulation of cholesterol on the walls of the arteries, and it also leads to an increase in bad cholesterol in the blood, which in turn increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
• Weight gain: Increase your intake of high-fat foods, such as fried foods and baked goods, to weight gain , as each gram of fat contains 9 calories, double the amount found in carbohydrates and protein.

Sweetened foods

Sweetened foods contain additional calories, but they are low in nutritional value, and the situation becomes worse when sugar is added to fatty foods, such as butter and baked goods, and among the most important health problems caused by these foods are the following: ^[2]

• Excess triglycerides: Adding too much sugar to food increases triglyceride levels , which may increase the risk of heart disease.
• Tooth decay: All forms of sugar lead to tooth decay, by allowing the growth of bacteria. Eating snacks and drinks naturally or artificially sweetened leads to the formation of cavities and decay, especially if you neglect to clean them.

Salty foods

Excessive salt consumption is associated with high blood pressure, and some people suffer from sodium sensitivity, which leads to fluid retention along with high blood pressure. Some research in America has shown that reducing the sodium content in the diet contributes to reducing the chances of heart disease, but With the current manufacture of food, and the use of salt to improve the taste, it is difficult to stop consuming sodium, for example, a slice of bread alone contains 250 mg of sodium, so you should avoid eating processed and canned foods, and return to cooking. ^[3]

Spicy foods

Some people suffer from digestive problems when eating spicy foods, such as hot pepper and curry, as they irritate the stomach lining and cause diarrhea, and in this case, you should avoid eating spicy and spicy foods, such as traditional Indian and Thai foods. ^[4]

Fast food

There are many harmful effects of fast food on the body, examples of which are the following: ^[5]

• The effect on the respiratory system: fast food causes weight gain, which in turn increases the chances of developing respiratory problems, including asthma and shortness of breath, and symptoms of difficulty breathing appear even in the case of a small effort such as walking, and the problem is more evident in children, one study found that Children who eat fast food three times a week are more likely to develop asthma.
• The effect on the central nervous system: Eating fast food may satisfy hunger for a short period only, and not in the long term, and eating fast food and processed baked goods increases the chances of depression by 51%, compared to not eating it.
• The effect on the reproductive system: Fast food contains several components that may affect fertility, one study found that processed foods contain chemicals that may affect the functioning of the body's hormones, as the presence of high levels of these chemicals leads to reproductive problems, including Birth defects.

References

1. ↑ Emily Wax, RD, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, And others (4-24-2016), “Facts about saturated fats” , www.medlineplus.gov , Retrieved 2-1-2018. Edited.
2. ↑ Mayo Clinic Staff (24-1-2016), "Nutrition and healthy eating" , www.mayoclinic.org , Retrieved 2-1-2018. Edited.
3. ↑ Lauren Cox (12-4-2012), "? Why Is Too Much Salt Bad for You" , www.livescience.com , Retrieved 2-1-2018. Edited.
4. ↑ Beth W. Orenstein (27-9-2016), “Is Your Diet Giving You Diarrhea” , www.everydayhealth.com , Retrieved 2-1-2018. Edited.
5. ↑ Ann Pietrangelo, Elea Carey and Kimberly Holland (12-6-2017), “The Effects of Fast Food on the Body” , www.healthline.com , Retrieved 2-1-2018. Edited.