Read this before buying that packet of chips
Shocking facts about potato chips that you didn’t know
When it comes to potato chips, none of us can have enough of them ever! While we all relish them in leisure time, we often fail to understand that somewhere they are affecting our body very badly. According to experts, potato chips are unhealthy and are dangerous for the digestive system and brain. Here we are going to talk about 9 shocking facts about potato chips that will make you think twice before picking up a packet next time.
Causes addiction
Potato
chips have been compared to toxic drugs and alcoholic drinks. It is not
because these chips cause toxic effects, but because of the fact that
they compel you to eat them again and again. They lead to an addiction,
where you can’t control the consumption and the sub-standard ingredients
lead to obesity and even blood pressure issues.
Loaded with calories
If
you think that it’s just because of potatoes as the main ingredient,
let us tell you it is a myth. The reason lies in other elements used in
the preparation of the chips. From sub-standard oil to bad quality
spices, they all add to an increase in calories and also affect your
digestive system.
Leads to weight gain
According
to a study conducted in 2015 called ‘Health Affairs’, potato chips are
the easiest source of gaining weight and it has been proven that every
10 gms of chips contains around 160 calories.
Made with below-standard ingredients
As
per reports, potato chips are never made with quality ingredients. The
shocking fact is that packaged chips are fried in poor quality oil and
producers intentionally supply such poor quality oil to reduce the
production cost. According to dieticians, eating these chips is as
harmful as consuming 5 litres of cooking oil.
They are junk food
They
are tasty and filling, but at the same time are full of harmful effects
that make them fall in the category of junk food. According to health
experts, they cause similar damage to the digestive tract that junk
foods like noodles and fries do.
Causes high blood pressure
Potato
chips are high in sodium and it has been proved that excess consumption
of chips can lead to a spike in blood pressure. As per reports, each
packet of packaged chips contains around 120-180 milligrams of sodium,
which when consumed beyond a limit is dangerous for the body and may
result in stroke, heart failure, coronary heart disease and kidney
disease.
May cause depression
The
worst part of potato chips is its addiction and once you get addicted
to it, the after effects may lead to depression. It generally happens
with kids and teenagers, as these chips contain additives that make you
prone to hormonal imbalances.
Chances of diabetes
Eating
excess potato chips causes sudden fluctuations in your blood sugar
level. According to experts, there are chances that potato chips may
cause diabetes type 2.
Affects brain functioning
The
credit goes to bad fats found in chips that get stored in your brain.
This insulates the brain to the nerve signals, thus making the
functioning of the brain slow. According to experts, this is one of the
reasons for obese children being slow learners.