Six Worst and Unhealthiest Foods That Can Age Your Colon and Stomach Faster
The consumption of these unhealthy foods is opposed to a healthy dietary pattern as they can lead to compulsive eating habit just like drug addiction due to the facts that they are loaded with a higher amount of unnecessary calories, fats, saturated fats and cholesterol. In fact, frequent consumption of these unhealthy foods can cause clogged arteries, heart attacks, stroke and other chronic diseases.
These unhealthy foods contain higher energy density that can stimulate brain’s control systems for appetite to a compulsive eating habit just like drug addiction. They are not considered as part of a healthy food because they feed the obesity epidemic by causing people to eat more unnecessary calories, fats, saturated fats and cholesterol. Indeed, this dietary pattern is in opposition to a healthy eating pattern and can accelerate the formation of plaque, clogged arteries which can later lead to heart attacks, stroke and other chronic ailments.
French Fries
French fries are preferable side dishes on the fast food outlets’ menu and these addictive fries are enjoyed by people worldwide. French fries from McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Burger King (BK), Sonic Drive-In, Wendy’s and other fast food outlets are typically unhealthy to eat since they are high in calories (e.g. Wendy’s fries-330 calories, McDonald’s fries-230 calories, Burger King fries- 340 calories, Sonic fries-200 calories) even for small serving size, saturated fats, fats (for small fries, fat content can vary from 10 to 20g of fat) and sodium for small fries (e.g. salted Burger King fries- 530 mg sodium, KFC potato wedges-740 mg sodium). High consumption of French fries will definitely contribute to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and even obesity.
Since fries are mostly cooked in ultra-hot oil, they are also higher in trans fats. This double fly technique used to prepare French fries making the fries fluffy inside and crispy outside to savour individual’s appetite, making them so crazy about eating fries by popping more into their mouth without knowing its content whatsoever. The consumption of high amount of trans fats is a concern here because it will give rise to triglycerides (TC), insulin and bad LDL cholesterol level, while lowering good HDL cholesterol level by promoting stroke, artery hardening and heart attacks. Also, trans fats is not safe for pregnant moms as recent studies reveal that higher intake of trans fats is closely related to the risk of preeclampsia and birth defect.
Fries have been observed to have a glycaemic index of 75, making them unhealthy to be eaten continuously by any and all age group. Due to that fries are prepared in higher temperature, a carcinogen and neurotoxin known as acrylamide is formed confirming its unsafe level to be consumed in a long run. Considering that over 70% of the fast food outlets use corn oil instead of canola or sunflower oil to fry French fries, they are definitely not an ideal food to eat due to the higher cholesterol-raising saturated fat property found in corn oil.
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deep blue | Jun 28, 2010 | Reply
Wow those were all my favorites. I’ll promise I will close my eyes whenever I see those stuffs again. Thanks for reminding always my friend.
valli | Jun 28, 2010 | Reply
An eye opening article. It is better not to eat these stuffs for the sake of health.
ShadowPsychos | Jun 28, 2010 | Reply
ooooh no lol…im starving now!! great write and info
Mr Ghaz | Jun 28, 2010 | Reply
great share! .Great tips!
great article..wow!..learn new things today. thanks chan 
Jenny Heart | Jun 28, 2010 | Reply
An eye opening article for all people to read and take notice. Exceptional!
Joe Dorish | Jun 28, 2010 | Reply
Great info Chan! Unfortunately those are also my favorite foods. I’ll have to cut back on them.
Darlene McFarlane | Jun 28, 2010 | Reply
Now that I am no longer in the “Spring Chicken” category I have been more vigilant with what I eat. Your article helps a great deal. I had no idea of the fat and salt content and the facts are staggering. Keep up the good work, Chan.
Goodselfme | Jun 28, 2010 | Reply
Your well composed article shows great concern for your fellow man and woman. Thank you for composing and sharing this vital information with me.
Anuradha Ramkumar | Jun 28, 2010 | Reply
Except for the burger, I don’t consume anything you have mentioned in the list. Gr8 compilation and excellent research, Chan. Keep it going.
Fornis | Jun 28, 2010 | Reply
Potato chips, burgers are in my list. Dangerous. How should I stop them? This may be the reason for my occasional headaches. Good work.
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa | Jun 28, 2010 | Reply
There goes that all american diet that so many of our children eat. It quick and easy, but they just do not realize how unhealthy.
Awesome article packed with great information
giftarist | Jun 28, 2010 | Reply
They all are delicious but lacks nutrition. Great post, friend.
Eunice Tan | Jun 28, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for the detail information.
LoveDoctor | Jun 28, 2010 | Reply
Wow! Excellent and informative. Some greasy foods here. I can’t imagine anyone eating a triple whopper sandwich. I have a hard time eating only one burger. Yes, hot dogs are terrible. They are good though. lol.
Jo Oliver | Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
I can live, and mostly do live, without all of these….with the one exception of coke. I know that the stuff is horrible for you and provides 0 nutritional value, but I just cant stop drinking it. And, I know the acid is doing no favors to my stomach. It is my vice, though:( Great article.
Saxenadhi | Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
they look so good, pity have such ill effects on health
chitragopi | Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
You have picked most of my favourites. mmm..It is a pity tasty food is not good for health.
CA Johnson | Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
This is an amazing article. I eat a lot of the foods on this list, but I eat them in moderation. Thanks for the very helpful information about these foods. Now I will think twice before eating them again.
BC Doan | Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
I’m glad I don’t eat these foods often. Maybe once a month..Great article Chan!
Judy Sheldon | Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
Chan, thanks for the info on foods to avoid!
Melody SJAL | Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
Ths ought to bring awareness to all peoplle, Chan. Great article.
ShaFar | Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
Excellent and very helpful article! The bad foods are the ones we love. Have to change those bad eating habits. Thanks for sharing.
PARAM | Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
excellent Work
PR Mace | Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
Well I do like some fries from time to time and once in a while some bacon but I usually eat pretty good. Once a week I have a meatless day and I eat a lot of raw fruits and veggies. Excellent article.
Authoress Terry E. Lyle | Jun 30, 2010 | Reply
Excellent article
drelayaraja | Jun 30, 2010 | Reply
Alarming and informative share.
monica55 | Jun 30, 2010 | Reply
I totally agree even though I must admit that I am guilty of the self indulgence at times.
Monica.
DrLopez | Jul 10, 2010 | Reply
I shouldn’t have read this! These are all my favorite foods!
Sue Jones | Jan 15, 2012 | Reply
Firstly, thank you for exposing harmful foods we should avoid to keep us healthy.
We should think about moral issue of eating animal products knowing over 90% of meat/dairy/eggs, etc are from factory farmed animals who were tortured life long and ended their lives in slaughter houses.
I am sure if slaughter houses are made of glass, most people stop eating farm animals.
Mercy for Animals organization exposed horror in livestock farms.