Tag: fried food
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Here’s How French Fries Are Causing Anxiety and Depression
According to the World Health Organization, 5% of the world’s population currently suffers from depression. With 2020 seeing a worldwide increase of depression and anxiety by 27.6% and 25.6%, respectively, this number should come as no surprise. So what exactly is the source of these mental health statistics? While the COVID-19 pandemic, a looming financial…
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Eating Grasshoppers For Protein Might Be All You Need
Eating grasshoppers for dinner might not be what you had in mind. Get ready for some new recipes, because certain cuisines are raving about the nutritional content of these little critters. In fact, eating grasshoppers might be the next superfood item. The shops are even starting to stock them as snacks. Freaky to say the…
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Our South African Fast Food Menu
It’s almost impossible not to find yourself eating fast food at least once a month. Fast food is convenient and most importantly – it’s cheap. However, finances do not excuse a poor diet. Fast foods are high in calories and are filled with fat, sugar and salt. These factors contribute to obesity, which comes with…
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Fried Foods Linked To Increased Mortality
For some of us, fried foods are meals solely reserved for cheat days or unending bus rides. However, for the remaining majority, fried foods are quick, cheap meals to be regularly enjoyed at lunch and dinner times. In fact, more than a third of American adults enjoy fried-food every day (1). While previous studies have…