Fast food is keeling you slowly. Here is why you should avoid it?

^{“ According to data from the bureau of labor statistics, millennials alone spend 44% of their food dollars eating out.}

What we know is that a habit of eating out on fast food is perilous.

• Eating fast food and processed food may increase your risk of depression.

• Eating foods filled with sodium, like many fast foods, can increase your risk for headaches.

• The carbs and sugar in fast food produce acids that can destroy tooth enamel leading to dental cavities.

• Carbs, not grease, can trigger acne. Carb-heavy fast food like french fries, hamburger buns, and potato chips may lead to acne breakouts.

• Elevated cholesterol and increased blood pressure are two of the top risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

• Fried foods are filled with trans fats. These fats are known to raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.

• Fats foods is typically sodium heavy, which can elevate blood pressure or aggravate existing heart disorders, including congestive heart failure.

• Fast food can lead to frequent insulin spikes. This can lead to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

• Your body may retain water if you eat too much sodium, leaving you feeling puffy, bloated, and swollen.

• People who eat at fast-food restaurants tend to take in an extra 187 to 190 calories per day.”

Source: Habits of health