We are always advised to eat nutritious food, preferably home cooked food rather than packaged food or eating out. But are all the things in our home kitchen healthy? The answer is No. There are also some ingredients in our kitchens that act as silent killers or, in other words, are very harmful to our health.
Sugar
Sugar in its concentrated form is poisonous because it causes swelling in the joints, liver, and brain. If you have an injury or chronic illness, sugar will prevent your body from healing. Sugar provides energy to cancer cells and all infectious diseases. It also inhibits the absorption of nutrients, particularly all minerals.
Flour
Research has shown that all-purpose flour is very harmful to the body. Frequent consumption of foods that include refined flour leads to weight gain. Not only this, the flour also increases cholesterol levels and increases triglycerides in the blood. Refined flour is acidic because the fiber and protein it contains are drastically reduced during its preparation. The flour weakens the bones because the calcium is absorbed by the flour.
Salt
Excessive salt intake is extremely detrimental to heart health. A study conducted by the WHO has revealed that an increased incidence of stroke was observed in people who consume too much salt. According to the WHO report, approximately 11 million people die annually from poor diet, of which three million of these die from excessive salt consumption.
Oil
People who love fast food or oily snacks are more likely to suffer from diabetes along with obesity. Apart from this, the amount of fat in the body increases due to excessive consumption of oil. Incidents of abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and vomiting may also occur. Eating fatty foods increases the risk of a heart attack, as it increases blood pressure and cholesterol in the body.
These are ingredients that have always had pride of place in most kitchens. With more and more studies indicating that consuming these foods is bad for your health, we must make a conscious shift to a healthier lifestyle or else be prepared to pay large medical bills in the future.
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