Family doctor Wei Shihang (Taiwan, China) shared that alcohol has long been known as the cause of serious diseases, from liver and stomach problems to cancer.However, few people know that there are foods that seem harmless, even consumed daily, causing many times more harmful to the body if used.Can mention the following 4 prominent names:
1. Foods high in fructose
Fructose, also known as fruit sugar.Dr. Wei warns that when used in excess, it can be harmful to the body.Fructose can be addictive like alcohol or tobacco because it directly affects the brain, reduces the feeling of fullness and leads to controlled eating.If consumed too much, fructose can cause metabolic problems, gout, increase uric acid, and even fatty liver disease.
Eating too many fruits rich in sugar is also not good for health (Artwork)
It is worrying that Fructose not only appears in confectionery, sweet drinks, fast food ... but also in fruits.Especially fruit with high blood sugar or how to enjoy fruit with too much juice.So, control the amount of daily meals to protect yourself.
2. Fried dishes
Fried foods, especially when using fried oil many times, is also harmful to health as alcohol.When fried at high temperatures, oil produces toxic compounds such as acrylamide and bad fats, which can cause cell damage, increasing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.Fried foods are also prone to obesity because of high calories, increasing the risk of diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.Therefore, consumption of fried foods too often can seriously harm health.
3. Smooth water carbonated
Carbonated soft drinks are high in sugar and fructose can be harmful to health if excessive consumption.It contributes to weight gain, increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and dental problems.In addition, other substances, other additives can stimulate the stomach and cause flatulence, indigestion, harmful to bones ... Dr. Wei reminds more, the amount of caffeine in fresh water can make you addicted and lead.to anxiety, insomnia.
Drinking a lot of carbonated drinks is no less than alcohol (Artwork)
4. Processed meat
Processed meats such as sausages, bacon, and ham are foods with high salt and saturated fats.Preservatives such as nitrate and nitrite in them can be converted into cancer -causing compounds, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity.Studies have shown that regular consumption of processed meat increases the risk of cancer, especially colon cancer, and can be harmful to health as drinking alcohol.
Source and Photo: Good Morning Health, Sohu