13 Things Fast Food Does to Your Body

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Do you feel bloated after eating fast food? Here's why.

Fast food is convenient and cheap, but you pay a bigger price in the long run. Those burgers, fries, and shakes usually have more fat, calories, and highly processed carbs than your body needs in one meal. This can quickly lead to weight gain and obesity if you eat it often.Sodium makes fast food taste better and keeps it from spoiling. But just one bacon cheeseburger can contain your recommended daily value for sodium. That's the amount of a nutrient experts suggest getting every day.

If you grab a sugary coffee drink to wake up, the cycle starts all over again.Phthalates, synthetic chemicals that dissolve materials and make plastics durable, are in everything from toys to fast food. Recent studies have linked phthalates with fertility issues and higher risks of learning and behavioral disorders in children.Because it's highly processed, fast food -- especially the kind that's fried or creamy -- can be hard to digest.

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