Eating of junk and frozen food has become a part and parcel of our daily lives in the modern era. Nowadays every variant of food – be it kebabs, parathas, vegetables and beverages are available in frozen form. However, experts are of the opinion that frozen food is not very good for health.
Hydrogenated palm oil is used in frozen food that contains harmful trans fats. Preservatives like syrup made from starch and glucose are also used in frozen variants and they are also harmful for health. There is also a lot of sodium in frozen food, due to which many health problems can occur in the body.
Consumption of frozen food can affect health in a number of ways.
Starch is used to keep frozen food fresh, enhance its taste and make it look delicious. However, high intake of starch can be harmful for people suffering from diabetes. It can also increase the level of blood sugar for non-diabetic patients.
Frozen food is also not right for people suffering from heart diseases. Trans fats present in frozen foods can clog arteries leading to heart attack. Trans fats increase cholesterol levels in the body and decrease good cholesterol which can be dangerous for the heart.
Fatty materials are present in high quantities in frozen food. Therefore, frequent intake of frozen food can cause weight gain.
Eating frozen meat can increase the chances of pancreatic cancer and many other diseases also.