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Too many chips can raise your blood pressure.
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If you love to chow down on chips, you have an increased chance of experiencing hypertension, a.k.a.
high blood pressure, thanks to the high levels ofsodiumfound in each serving.
You could develop cancer.
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You might have never guessed that your favorite bag of chips can increase your risk for cancer.
Here’sWhat Happens To Your Body When You Eat A Bag Of Potato Chips.
It can increase your chances of heart disease.
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According toScience Daily, acrylamides can lead to an increased chance of heart disease.
Instead, focus on eating these20 Foods That Can Help Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease.
It can increase your risk of stroke.
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When it comes to snacking on chips, you have to worry about more than just acrylamides.
There’s also risk of infertility.
According to theHarvard Medical School, trans fats may raise the risk of infertility in women.
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It can cause intense weight gain.
They’ve been linked to depression.
The side effects of eating potato chips don’t just do a number on your physical health.
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Next time the urge to snack strikes, put down the chips and reach for a healthy snack.
Learn which snacks can offer the perfect replacement to chips by checking out15 Snacks Nutritionists Eat Every Day.
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