Every person strives for healthy and balanced eating, but there are certain products that further stimulate appetite and lead to excessive calorie consumption. Let's take a look at a list of such "cunning" products.
French fries
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French fries contain a large amount of fat and starch, which quickly provides energy to the body, but at the same time sharply raises blood sugar levels. After that, the sugar level drops quickly, and your body feels hungry again. Additionally, the salt content in French fries plays an important role – it makes the taste so appealing that you want to keep eating without stopping.
Soda drinks
Due to the high fructose syrup in soda drinks, the level of leptin (the satiety hormone) decreases in the body. As a result, instead of losing the feeling of hunger, your body demands more food. Furthermore, the sour and sweet taste of soda drinks further increases the appetite for sweets.
Coated candies
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These colorful candies contain corn syrup in their sweet coating, which should have been banned long ago. This is the cheapest and most harmful type of sugar. It also affects the leptin hormone and stimulates appetite. Moreover, many coated candies use artificial colors to achieve bright colors.
Refined carbohydrates
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These carbohydrates are processed products from which plant fibers, vitamins, and minerals have been removed. They are often quickly digested, sharply increasing blood sugar levels. Fresh white bread, pasta, and cereals are among them.
Cheesy corn sticks
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These snacks, which leave yellow and orange stains on your clothes, seem harmless due to their lightness. However, the composition of the sticks is rich not only in salt, sugar, and fats but also in chemical flavor enhancers. They stimulate appetite.
Ice cream
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The most dangerous ice cream is the one with salted caramel or sea salt added. This ice cream expands the enjoyment of food due to the combination of sweet and salty flavors, encouraging the brain to consume even more.
Stuffed donuts
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Stuffed donuts are soft and airy pastry products filled with jam, chocolate, cream, or other sweets. They are often consumed as breakfast or sweet snacks. Donuts contain a high amount of trans fats, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, while the high sugar content leads to diabetes and dental problems, as well as causing sharp fluctuations in insulin levels.
Due to their high calorie content, consuming them in excess leads to weight gain and negatively affects metabolic processes. Additionally, store-bought donuts may contain various artificial additives and preservatives. Therefore, it is recommended to refrain from eating donuts.
