Sunday, October 4, 2009 - 0 Comments
2. Cheeseburger: The age-old classic may be delicious, but think twice before sinking your teeth into that Whopper. The saturated fat found in cheeseburgers has been linked to heart attacks, strokes and some types of cancer.Let's break down this meal. First, take the white-flour bun (refined carbohydrates), then add some processed cheese (saturated fat and trans fat, plus lots of additives and preservatives) and then top off with fried red meat (cholesterol and saturated fats). And let's not forget about the condiments, such as the always fattening mayonnaise.
Not sounding so appetizing anymore, huh? Oh, let's not forget about the infamous side dish. Your cheeseburger will most likely come with a side of fries, which is sadly the most popular vegetable dish in the U.S. Don't kid yourself: French fries are not vegetables -- they're extremely high in fat and contain a tiny amount of nutrients.
"This fast-food meal of cheeseburger and fries has way too many calories and fat grams, not to mention grams of saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol and sodium," says Burke.
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