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What Happens in the Body After a Burger and French Fries: A Gastroenterologist Explains
27.09.2024 09:36
If you eat fast food every day, you can't avoid problems. A single snack will not cause serious harm to your health.
It would be useful to find out how the body reacts to such food and what processes in the intestines are caused by eating a burger and French fries.
Gastroenterologist Rustem Sadykov spoke about this in an interview with the publication Doctor Peter .
How the body reacts to fast food
Firstly, an abundance of fats and carbohydrates puts a strain on the gastrointestinal tract and can slow down the digestion process.
Secondly, fast food affects the balance of the gut microbiome. Harmful additives lead to a decrease in the number of beneficial bacteria in the gut, which can cause digestive problems or inflammation.
Thirdly, the blood sugar level increases. As a result, there is a load on the pancreas, which can contribute to the development of insulin resistance.
Fourthly, an abundance of fat and salt causes bloating, gas and constipation, and hot spices irritate the mucous membrane.
How to minimize harm
When eating fatty and high-calorie foods, the doctor advises drinking a lot of water. This is the easiest way to support digestion.
Fruits and vegetables will help in this regard.
But it is better to reduce the frequency of fast food consumption or start preparing homemade analogues with less fat and salt.
