When a late-night craving strikes, nothing hits the spot likeTaco Bell.
When taken to the extreme, these added ingredients can do some punishing damage to your body.
Feelings of depression.
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These are all substances that are pro-inflammatory to the brain and body."
Still feeling hungry.
Even after you polish off a few tacos orburritos, you probably won’t feel completely satisfied.
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This feeling comes as a direct result of the ingredients that make up a Taco Bell meal.
Cognitive impairment.
“Braininflammationand insulin resistance, triggered by saturated fatty acids, have been implicated in cognitive deficits.”
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Higher chances of stroke.
Not all ofTaco Bell’s menu items create side effects that impact the way our brain processes thought.
Too much Taco bell can also result in brain aneurysms.
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“Saturated fatsraise the amount oflow-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterolin the blood,” says Cowin.
“High LDL increases the risk for heart disease and stroke.
Saturated fat should not include more than 10% of your daily calories.
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The popular Cheesy Gordita Crunch Supreme has 11g of saturated fat itself.”
Increased risk of heart disease.
The same saturated fat that can lead to stroke can also do a real number on your heart health.
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Lisa Young, PhD, RDN, and author ofFinally Full, Finally Slim.
Want to eat healthier at the bell instead of indulging and going overboard?
Here are theBest & Worst Tacos at Taco Bell.
