Burgers or burglars

The fastest track to a heart attack
Fast food makes a hearty meal, but they are bad for the heart. Frequent intake of fast food has been linked to increased risk of coronary heart disease¹.
The risks are 20% higher when you have it once a week and 50% higher when you have it twice a week (or more frequently).

What makes fast food so unhealthy?

1. High Glycaemic Index (GI) foods: White rice, white bread, cakes or biscuits
   • Consuming 98% of high GI ingredients daily increases the risk of heart disease by up to 66%²
   

1. Processed meat: Bacon, sausages
   • Eating 50g of processed meat daily increases the risk of heart disease by up to 44%²
   

Smart choices for a healthy heart

1. Eat in moderation: Go for a balanced meal with a healthy nutritional profile
2. Reduce your salt intake: Cutting down to 2.3g of salt (about a teaspoonful) daily can lower your risk of heart attack and stroke by up to 30%

¹https://www.healthxchange.sg/heart-lungs/heart-disease/fast-food-loving-younger-chinese-singaporeans-higher-risk-heart-disease

²https://www.healthxchange.sg/food-nutrition/food-tips/foods-bad-for-heart