We all know that fast food is not healthy. In fact, it’s the antithesis of healthy ! Contains large amounts of fat, sugar, artificial flavorings, preservatives, etc. Which are harmful to your health and that of your family. If you needed more reasons to finish avoiding it, we give you a new one that as they say: “it’s the cherry of the cake”.
Even the wrapping is harmful
A new study has found that the paper with which fast food is packaged contains chemicals linked to serious health problems. When more than 400 wrappings of 27 fast food chains were analyzed, it was found that about half of the wrappings contain fluoride . This type of substance helps the casings and boxes to be resistant to grease.
Fertility and thyroid problems
Previous studies have linked exposure to fluoride with fertility and thyroid problems . Also in delays in the development of children. It also increases the risk of cancer in people.
When analyzing about 20 samples, perfluorooctanoic acid was also found. Another compound that has been linked to heart disease. This chemical is being banned in the United States, but while it is wrapping the fast food we eat.
How many of these chemicals end up in our body?
Although the study only looked for the presence of these compounds in the packaging, we can not ensure that they do not migrate to food. In fact, previous studies have proven that these types of chemicals have the ability to permeate even food . Still, it is difficult to know how much, because it depends on the temperature, type of food, how long it takes in contact with the wrap, etc.
They accumulate and remain years in the body!
It has been shown that this type of compound can remain in the body for years! In addition, the environment is also affected, as they can accumulate in garbage dumps where these wrappings are thrown away and end up permeating the environment and may even contaminate drinking water .
Fast food companies have never been characterized by worrying about the health of their consumers. Here again it is proven that they do not mind exposing their customers to dangerous chemicals. It’s up to you to veto your junk food that does not do you ANYTHING right!
