I ate a lot of hamburger pizza... what happens in my body
Even in France, the country of gourmets, fast food is popular. Recently, according to the New York Times, in a shopping street in the center of Paris, France, not far from the Louvre Museum, a crowd of about 500 people stood in line since dawn.
The line was created to wait for the opening of American donut chain Krispy Kreme's first store in France. The New York Times explains that young French people are now enthusiastic about not only Krispy Kreme, but also American fast food chain Popeyes, hamburger chain Wendy's, Burger King, KFC, Starbucks, and Domino's Pizza.
The enthusiasm for fast food runs counter to the ‘gourmet’ image that France has shown so far. It is said that the popularity of fast food, which is considered unhealthy in the long run, is continuing because young people can enjoy it conveniently and inexpensively during the COVID-19 pandemic.
You cannot help but be concerned about your health. Foods like burgers, French fries, pizza, and donuts contain more fat, calories, and highly processed carbohydrates than your body needs in one meal. If you eat it often, you can easily gain weight and your health can deteriorate. Let's find out what happens to our bodies when we continue to eat hamburgers, pizza and donuts, as well as the harmful effects of fast food, which is popular in France but still a concern.
Increased blood sugar levels = Bread contains a lot of processed carbohydrates that our body breaks down into sugar. When blood sugar levels rise, the body secretes insulin to bring the levels to the same level. These sustained sugar surges can, over time, damage the pancreas, the organ that makes insulin. This causes blood sugar levels to remain high, resulting in type 2 diabetes.
Blood vessels are damaged = Sodium makes fast food more delicious and prevents it from spoiling. One bacon cheeseburger may contain about the recommended daily intake of sodium. Eating too much sodium increases blood pressure and damages blood vessels. It also increases your risk of heart failure, heart attack, and stroke.
Bones and joints wear out = Excess weight and obesity caused by fast food puts excessive strain on the hip and knee joints, especially. This increases the likelihood of fractures in the bones around the joint.
Bad skin = Fast food contains a lot of ingredients that are bad for your skin. Sugar can reduce collagen levels, leading to wrinkles. Salt draws moisture from the skin, and high amounts of saturated fat trigger hormones that cause acne.
Digestive tract blockage = Fast food may taste good, but once it enters your body, it can make you feel bad. Foods high in sodium can temporarily cause bloating, and a lack of dietary fiber can clog the digestive tract. This can lead to constipation, which puts you at risk for hemorrhoids, hernias, and diverticulitis.
Become depressed = The food we eat and drink affects us mentally and physically. Fast food lacks the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that help you feel good. Some research suggests that fast food and processed foods may increase the risk of depression.
Fatigue sets in = When processed carbohydrates enter the body, blood sugar rises quickly and then falls quickly. This can make you feel tired.
More frequent diarrhea = Fast food, especially fried or creamy foods, can be difficult to digest because they are highly processed. If your body can't break it down, it turns into fatty acids in the colon that cause diarrhea.
Teeth decay = High carbohydrates and sugars in fast foods, including carbonated drinks, increase the amount of acid in the mouth. Acids wear away tooth enamel and increase the risk of cavities and gum disease.