The Impact of Junk Food on Our Body in the Short and Long Term

Dena: How does the consumption of junk food affect our body over the short term? Syifa: A few days of junk food could change our metabolism. Eating junk food for just five days can lead to a reduced ability of our muscles to turn glucose into energy, even though we didn't consume more calories. Dena: And what about the long term? Syifa: Over the long term, this change could lead to insulin resistance and eventually type 2 diabetes. Because junk food lacks fiber, eating too much of it could also lead to constipation. Dena: If we only eat a single piece of fast food, does it also affect our health? Syifa: Definitely yes. That single fast food meal can narrow our arteries, leading to an increase in our blood pressure. Just one serving of junk food can increase inflammation throughout your body. Dena: But, it saves time as it is fast and we are full quickly. Syifa: Yeah. But remember that the quick spike in our blood sugar from eating foods high in refined carbohydrates and added sugars can cause a surge in insulin, leading to a quick drop in blood sugar. This leaves us feeling tired, cranky, and hungry for more. Dena: Oh, I see. Note: Artikel ini berfokus pada dampak makanan junk food pada tubuh kita dalam jangka pendek dan jangka panjang. Konten ini didasarkan pada informasi yang diberikan dalam percakapan antara Dena dan Syifa.