Eating street food can cause so many problems and worst for health: Does it look safe to try….how many flies can you count? 1. Trans-fat: These street foods are fried or cooked in oil which is used repeatedly over a long period. They are cooked in oil which has high saturated fat. These can lead to cardio diseases, diabetes and chronic diseases. In USA, trans- fat foods are banned. 2. Sodium Level: To improve the taste and flavor, street foods contain excess salt. The high consumption of salt can lead to hypertension and can increase your body weight instantly,congestive heart failure and kidney disease. 3-Stomach Infections: You may be exposed to the germs that can cause gastrointestinal infections by eating street food. This type of infection causes diarrhea or vomiting. 4. Glucose Spiking: Almost all types of street foods have refined flour as one of the main ingredients. It has a high Glycemic Index, so it spikes blood sugar and promotes fat storage. It increases the risk of diabetes and heart diseases. 5. Microbial Count: Last, but not the least, the hygiene is poor. The use contaminated water in restaurants or dhabas makes a consumer more prone to water-borne diseases.
Posted on: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 18:24:17 +0000
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