Do you also eat more ready-to-eat food than needed? If yes, then change this habit now

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Do you also eat more ready-to-eat food than needed? If yes, then change this habit now

Nowadays, the trend of ready-to-eat food is increasing rapidly. It has many advantages - like saving time, getting ready quickly and convenience.

But along with this, it also has some serious disadvantages, which can gradually affect your health. Let's take a detailed look at this:

But what are its disadvantages? (Ready-To-Eat Food Health Risks)

1. More preservatives and additives

To prevent ready-to-eat food from spoiling for a long time, preservatives (such as sodium benzoate, nitrates) are added to it. These chemicals can have a negative effect on the liver, kidneys and hormonal system if consumed for a long time.

2. Excess salt and sugar

To enhance the taste, they contain high amounts of salt and sugar, which can cause high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.

3. Low nutritional value
Often such food is low in fiber, vitamins and minerals. Consuming it for a long time can lead to deficiency of nutrients in the body.

4. Trans fat and saturated fat
Trans fat is added to them to improve the taste and texture, which can cause heart diseases.

5. Effect on digestion
Processed foods are difficult to digest, which can cause problems like gas, indigestion and constipation.

What to do? – Some simple suggestions (Ready-To-Eat Food Health Risks)
  • Use ready-to-eat food in limited quantity, do not make it your daily habit.
  • Read the label – Check the amount of sugar, salt and fat on every pack.
  • Make pre-cooked meals at home – like poha mix, daliya, khichdi mix etc.
Give preference to fresh and natural foods.
Avoid giving ready-to-eat food to children daily – balanced and fresh food is necessary for their better development.
 
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