Nitrites are used in curing meats to prevent botulinum poisoning. Sulfites enable cut vegetables, fruit and other foods to retain their fresh appearance. However, in the long run, these chemicals can weaken body resistance, making the body susceptible to diseases and premature aging. Food additives may pose significant health hazards. Eating fast foods is becoming fashionable these days but excess of saturated fat, can be very harmful.
Fast foods containing beef, goat, lamb, pork and ham, are rich in saturated fats.
Even vegetarian fast foods like pizzas use plenty of saturated, fat-rich cheese. Therefore, frequent intake of fast food increases the level of saturated fats in a body beyond the permissible limits, comments Dr. Saroj Bala Chaddha, advisor to the Center for Dietary Counseling, a nutrition and healthcare center. Although fast food brands have put in efforts to minimize the use of additives and preservatives, yet the contents still pose a threat to human health. Two ounces of broiled pork contains 40 milligrams of sodium but the same amount of bologna contains over 500 milligrams Potato chips have very high salt content. Many fast foods including milk shakes, pastries, colas, and ketchups are loaded with sugar.