Watch Out!! These Foods are Going to Kill You Slowly

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Many people say that it is a myth, but unfortunately, this is true. These foods are going to kill you slowly. Nowadays, lots of foods contain chemical substances which bad for your body and health. Therefore, if you want to protect your body from diseases such as morbid obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer's, cancer, or even worse, you need to be careful when you want to eat something. Here, we have summarized the top ten foods you should avoid.

1. Hot dogs

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Hot dog is surely undeniable good, most of us love it. A sausage, bread, mustard, tomato sauce, onion, and mayonnaise all in one bite. But, have you ever known that consume lots of it will affect your health.

In Chicago, there was a billboard about the danger of excessive consumption of hot dogs. The billboard, which was sponsored by (PCRM) the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, is attempting to warn residents of the link between nitrites and colon cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, processed meat contains nitrate, which will increase around 50 percent of the risk of colon cancer. To avoid this disease, make sure not to consume it too often.

2. Bottled salad dressings

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Salad is healthy, but if you put a lot of dressing on your salad , that salad becomes unhealthy, and many people do not realize it. If you are on a diet, you have to choose the right dressing, with low in saturated fat and calories.

Most of the dressings will only increase your daily calorie intake. Because a spoonful dressing such as mayonnaise or thousand islands sums up 100 to 200 calories. So, don't put the wrong dressing on it if you want to stay healthy. To get lower-calorie and fat, you might change the mayonnaise to a balsamic sauce, and replace the thousand island sauce with olive oil as an alternative.

3. Barbecued beef

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Barbecued meat is a tempting food; most of us love it a lot. The fat flavor and its aroma are really pleasing, and a well-marbled steak has plenty of it. That rich mouthfeel and strong flavor of the beef is a hard one to not love. But have you ever heard the rumor about it? That it will bring you to your death? Unfortunately, it's not gossip, yet it's real! Because this food can reduce your immune function, cause kidney or liver damage, and cause lung problems.

According to health experts, grilled steak contains harmful compounds called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Those who love to eat this delicious food will be at risk of being exposed to carcinogens disease. So, if you are a steak lover, it would be better to eat it once a month to prevent the risks.

4. Potato Chips

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Everyone loves potato chips. Even though it has low in a nutrient and vitamin even contain lots of calories, fat, salt, and acrylamide, still, we can't avoid it. More reason why it's bad for you is it also contains sweeteners, seasonings, and preservatives.

Potato chips can cause various diseases such as obesity, chronic diseases, colon, prostate, breast, and rectum cancer. Therefore, If you are truly craving potato chips, make some of your own using real potatoes, or better yet, sweet potato. Just slice them up thinly using a veggie peeler, fry awhile, add salt and pepper then enjoy!

5. Dairy products

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Most people love to eat dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and milk coffee. The good taste of dairy products makes people falling in love with them. Dairy products contain good sources such as protein, calcium, and phosphorus, which is good for you to eat. However, if you consume it too much it will harm your health. Because it contains saturated fat and sodium.

It is important to limit the consumption of dairy products. The downsides of consuming an excessive amount of dairy products will lead to digestive, skin, and heart problems , and even diabetes. In order to live healthier, please watch out for your dairy products consumption.

6. Energy Bars

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These energy food bars are loaded with sugar, fat, and artificial ingredients. The dosage sometimes goes beyond sweet desserts. Experts have suggested us to gain some energy from fresh fruits, whole wheat bread, and vegetables rather than energy food bars.

If you are not an athlete, you better stay away from this. It because one energy bar is the equivalent to one ice cream and even a burger. If you are an athlete, you can burn all of the calories with exercise, but if you don't exercise regularly, think of eating something less-packed with sugar and replace it with something healthy.

7. Wheat flour

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Wheat flour is wholesome and is a great fiber source and usually used to make bread. Wheat flour contains various nutrients that are good for health, but it also contains gluten, which can be a problem for celiac disease people. One hundred grams of wheat flour contains around 340 calories, 10,7 grams of fiber, and 72 grams of carbohydrate.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that occurs as a result of consuming gluten. In celiac disease, the immune system reacts after consuming gluten, which can damage the small intestine's lining and inhibit nutrient absorption (malabsorption of nutrients). As a result, people with celiac disease will experience diarrhea, weakness, or anemia.

8. White bread

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Grains are good, right? So bread must be good too? White bread is one of the most practical food for breakfast. It will be more delicious if we put peanut butter and chocolate jam on top of it and eat together with a glass of milk. But, do you know white bread could be harmful to your health if you consume it regularly in large quantities?

White bread contains high glucose that can increase your blood sugar. Besides that, it can lead to weight gain, diabetes, and even thyroid damage. However, you can still consume white bread as your breakfast menu but please eat in an advisable portion.

9. Donuts

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Everyone loves donuts and we can find them easily anywhere, such as supermarkets, bakeries, food stalls, and coffee shops. The toppings like chocolate, sugar, or maple glazing just make everybody can't resist it! Yes, we all love it! We might ever hear that donuts are considered as one of the healthy foods. In fact, it is not a hoax and yes it's true!

There are a couple of health disadvantages if you keep consuming donuts regularly or in a large amount. First, the intake of a single donut regularly could lead to gaining weight. Next, donuts contain lots of chemicals that can impair your mind and lead you to make a hasty decision that might be wrong. Last, since donuts are high in sugar and carbohydrates they will make you at risk of diabetes.

10. Fritter snacks

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Fritter snacks are tasty, crispy, and crunchy, but as tempting as they are, eating lots of fritter snacks too often will cut years of your life. According to The BMJ, women who eat one serving or more of fritter snack daily are 13% more likely to die prematurely from any cause and 12% more likely to die from heart-related cause than a woman who did not eat any fritter snacks.

One fritter snack contains lots of oil, fat, and acrylamide, which is not good for your health. Acrylamide is a chemical that is formed in food when cooked at high temperatures. According to the International Journal of Cancer, acrylamide will cause kidney cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer.

So those are 10 foods that are very dangerous to be consumed continuously or in large portions. From now on, please be aware of the food you consume!
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