Surprising Side Effects of Eating a Burger

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Burger King's cheese Whopper is 740 calories and 57% fat.

You may experience weight gain

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 say a 26- to 50-year-old moderately active woman requires 2,000 calories per day.

We recommend restricting red meat and fatty red meats since they are high in saturated fats, which can elevate LDL.

Your cholesterol will likely rise

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is found in ketchup, barbecue sauce, pickle relish, and bread. Maize sweetener quickly elevates blood sugar.

You'll have an increased risk of diabetes

Insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and type 2 diabetes can result from high blood sugar. Most burger buns contain fiber-free bleached white flour.

Red meat and processed meats like bacon and sausage raise C-reactive protein levels (CRP).

You may experience chronic inflammation

White wheat buns, bacon, cheese, sweet sauces, and French fries are pro-inflammatory. Inflammatory foods raise the risk of cardiovascular disease by 38%.

A fast-food burger can contain nearly half of the daily 2,300mg limit recommended.

Your blood pressure may increase

A Big Mac has 1010mg salt. A high-sodium diet can increase blood pressure, which can lead to heart attack and stroke.

Burger eaters may have nephrolithiasis. Kidney stones are brutally painful, so you'll know.

You'll be at a higher risk of kidney stones

High-protein diets can increase uric acid excretion, causing mineral deposits. Extra 4 ounces of ground beef quadrupled men's risk of kidney stones.

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