Why is there an alarm bell for your health?

Hearing the name of fast food makes the mouth water. Everyone from children to the elderly eat things like pizza, burgers, hot dogs with great enthusiasm. If you get a cold drink along with it then the fun increases even more. But do you know that these delicious food items are not at all beneficial for your health? A recent study has found that excessive consumption of fast food can shorten your life. Let us know in detail how badly these fast foods are affecting our health.

Negative impact of fast food on health

According to health experts, nitrates and nitrites present in fast food cause serious harm to the body. These elements enter your body and get converted into chemicals, which can increase the risk of serious diseases like colon cancer.

1. Eating burgers takes 9 minutes off your life

• Eating one burger can shave about 9 minutes off your life.

2. Drinking cold drinks reduces 12 minutes

• Consuming cold drinks can reduce up to 12 minutes of your life.

3. The biggest harm of hot dogs

• Eating one hot dog can shave up to 36 minutes off your life.
• If cold drinks are consumed along with it, the harm increases further.

Where did this study take place?

According to a report in ‘Daily Mail’, this study was conducted by scientists of Michigan University. In this research, 5,800 food products were analyzed and their health effects were assessed.

• Eating egg sandwiches can reduce up to 13.6 minutes of life.
• Nitrites and nitrates present in fast food can enter the body and cause serious diseases like cancer.

Are fast food alternatives healthy?

Not all foods are harmful for health. There are some foods which can be helpful in increasing your lifespan.

1. Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

• According to scientists, eating peanut butter and jelly sandwich can increase your lifespan by 30 minutes.

2. Nuts and Seeds

• Regular consumption of nuts and seeds can increase your lifespan by 10 minutes.

Ways to avoid fast food

1. Eat home cooked food:
   • Fresh and nutritious food is the best option for health.
2. Include vegetables and fruits:
   • Include as many vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds as possible in your diet.
3. Herbal drinks instead of cold drinks:
   • Instead of cold drinks, take lemon water, coconut water or herbal drinks.
4. Be aware:
   • Be aware of the dangers of consuming fast food and choose healthy alternatives.