As you’re speeding to work or school dropoff, afast-food breakfastcan be a godsend.

Repeatedly,researchhas shown that regularly eating red andprocessed meatscan increase the risk of high blood pressure.

Experts believe the sodium, cholesterol, and saturated fat content are a perfect storm for increasing arterial pressure.

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Though these nutrients are worth noting, they’re some of the only positive attributes to this sausage sammie.

Meanwhile, its calorie count alone (900 calories) is a reason to skip it.

According to theNational Institutes of Health, being overweight or obese is a risk factor for hypertension.

carl’s jr. monster biscuit

Carl’s Jr.

It’s true that the artificially createdhydrogenated oilsthat harbored these fats got the axe as of 2020.

Somestudieshave found that a lower-carb lifestyle could significantly lower blood pressure.

burger king egg-normous burrito

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Dunkin donuts double sausage breakfast sandwich

Dunkin' Donuts

dairy queen grab & go breakfast bowls

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carl’s jr. grilled cheese breakfast sandwich

Carl’s Jr.

mcdonalds big breakfast hotcakes

McDonald’s