Are Spore Fast Foods Unhealthy?

[johnny333]

Came across this article & although I already knew of the preservatives that are used in processed foods.

It is also contributing to the antibiotic resistant bacteria problem.



https://sg.news.yahoo.com/antibiotics-fast-food-meat-sources-074527312.html?nhp=1

Antibiotics in fast food meat sources: CAP calls for end to antibiotic use in animal feed


GEORGE TOWN: The Consumers Association of Penang has called for a ban on antibiotics use in animal feed.

CAP also urged consumers to stop patronising fast food chains that were not phasing out the use of meats from antibiotic-fed farm animals.

This is in light of the European Union's ban on antibiotics in animal feed.

CAP president S.M. Mohamed Idris said there was sufficient evidence to show that antibiotic-resistant bacteria was present in the many food products sold in Malaysia.

He said in 2012, the Department of Veterinary Services found that half of domestic chickens tested were found to be resistant to three types of antibiotics.

"Antibiotic resistance is one of the most serious health threats Malaysia faces.

"Left unchecked, antibiotic resistance will kill 10 million a year in 2050. It is expected to kill 4.73 million in Asia alone.

"In view of the catastrophic antibiotic resistance crisis, CAP urges the Health and the Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministries to ban antibiotics use in animal feed," he told reporters here today.

Idris also called on the ministries to create a national system to monitor antibiotic use and abuse in food animals.

He also urged the authorities to educate and train livestock farmers on the responsible use of antibiotics.

© New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

 

[frenchbriefs]

until singapore imports this,i dont think its unhealthy enough.

my heart just stopped looking at it,somebody get me a plane ticket to USA now.

 

[MovieStar]

How about subway?
My favorite fast foods

 

[johnny333]

How about subway?
My favorite fast foods

I used to think Subway was a healthier alternative but I now think otherwise.

The meat options probably are unhealthy because of the preservatives, additives, antibiotics,...

I was actually attracted by the veggie & would choose the Tuna option. However after eating it I had a funny taste afterwards. The tuna is from a can & canned products usually have such things as preservatives, additives,...

Bread is actually not good for you.

https://authoritynutrition.com/why-is-bread-bad-for-you/

Is Bread Bad For Your Health?

“The Whiter The Bread, The Sooner You’re Dead.”

It has been known for a long time that white bread and refined grains in general aren’t particularly nutritious.

Nutritionists and dietitians all around the world have encouraged us to eat whole grains instead.

But grains, especially gluten grains like wheat, have been under intense scrutiny in recent years.

Many respected health professionals now claim that bread and other sources of gluten grains are unnecessary at best and potentially harmful.
Bread is High in Carbs and Can Spike Blood Sugar Levels

Even whole grain bread usually isn’t made out of actual “whole” grains.

They are grains that have been pulverized into very fine flour. Even though this process reserves the nutrients, it causes these products to be digested rapidly.

The starches in bread get broken down quickly in the digestive tract and enter the bloodstream as glucose. This causes a rapid spike in blood sugar and insulin levels.

Even whole wheat bread spikes blood sugar faster than many candy bars (1).

When blood sugar goes up rapidly, it tends to go down just as quickly. When blood sugar goes down, we become hungry.

This is the blood sugar roller coaster that is familiar to people on high carb diets. Soon after eating, they become hungry again, which calls for another high-carb snack.

Elevated blood sugars can also cause glycation at the cellular level when the blood sugars react with proteins in the body. This is one of the components of ageing (2).

Studies on carb restricted diets (which eliminate/reduce starches and sugars) suggest that individuals who are diabetic or need to lose weight should avoid ALL grains (3, 4, 5).

Bread Contains a Lot of Gluten

Wheat contains a large amount of a protein called gluten.

This protein has glue-like properties (hence the name gluten) responsible for dough’s viscoelastic properties.

Evidence is mounting that a significant percentage of the population is sensitive to gluten (6, 7, 8).

When we eat bread that contains gluten (wheat, spelt, rye and barley), the immune system in our digestive tract “attacks” the gluten proteins (9).

Controlled trials in people without celiac disease show that gluten damages the wall of the digestive tract, causing pain, bloating, stool inconsistency and tiredness (10, 11).

Gluten sensitivity is also associated with some cases of schizophrenia (12, 13) and cerebellar ataxia (14, 15) – both serious disorders of the brain.

Gluten is probably harmful for most people, not just those with diagnosed celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

The only way to really know if you’re gluten sensitive is to remove gluten from your diet for 30 days and then reintroduce it and see whether it affects you.

Bread Contains Other Harmful Substances

Bread Caution

Most commercial types of bread contain sugar or high fructose corn syrup, just like other processed foods.

Sugar causes many adverse effects and eating processed foods that contain it is likely to have detrimental effects on health.

Most grains also include the “anti nutrient” phytic acid.

Phytic acid is a molecule that strongly binds essential minerals like calcium, iron and zinc, preventing them from being absorbed (16).

Soaking grains before baking can degrade the phytic acid, which should improve the availability of minerals.

Bread is Low in Essential Nutrients

Bread

There is NO nutrient in bread that you can’t get from other foods in even greater amounts.

Even whole wheat bread isn’t as nutritious as you may think.

Not only is it low in nutrients compared to other real foods, it literally reduces the absorption of nutrients from other foods.

Calorie for calorie, whole grain breads contain a low amount of nutrients compared to real foods like vegetables.

The phytic acid blocks absorption of minerals like iron, zinc and calcium (17).

By damaging the intestinal lining, gluten decreases the absorption of all nutrients (18).

Grains do not contain all the essential amino acids and are therefore poor sources of protein for humans (19).

Wheat fiber may cause your body to burn through its Vitamin D stores much faster and contribute to vitamin d deficiency (20), which is associated with cancer, diabetes and death (21, 22).

Bottom Line: Most breads aren’t very nutritious and the proteins in them aren’t of much use. A damaged intestinal lining along with phytic acid reduces availability of nutrients. Wheat may also exacerbate vitamin d deficiency.

Whole Wheat Raises The Bad Cholesterol

Doctor Thumbs Down

In one study, 36 men were randomized into two groups.

They were instructed to eat either whole oat cereal or whole wheat cereal (23).

After 12 weeks, the researchers measured blood lipid levels in both groups.

The oat cereal decreased LDL cholesterol and small, dense LDL. Basically, whole oats significantly improved the blood lipid profile.

However, the whole wheat cereal increased total LDL cholesterol by 8% and small, dense LDL by 60%.

Small, dense LDL is the type of cholesterol that is strongly associated with heart disease (24, 25).

Bottom Line: Eating wheat may raise small, dense LDL cholesterol by 60%. This type of cholesterol is strongly associated with heart disease.

Whole Wheat is Better Than Refined Wheat

It is true that whole grain breads are better for you than breads made with refined grains. They contain more nutrients and fiber.

Bread made with soaked and sprouted grains may also be less bad for you than regular bread. Preparing it this way reduces the amount of phytic acid.

Ezekiel bread, for example, is made of sprouted grains. This probably makes it less unhealthy than other breads.

Gluten-free breads may also be healthier than those made with gluten grains like wheat.

 

[Zangief]

until singapore imports this,i dont think its unhealthy enough.

my heart just stopped looking at it,somebody get me a plane ticket to USA now.

Go vegetarian and drink soursop.

 

[johnny333]

Go vegetarian and drink soursop.

Going vegetarian is not the best solution because if you mean going to a vegetarian stall in a food court. They use plenty of oil & high carbohydrate ingredients.

If you really want to eat healthy, prepare the food at home where you can choose what you put into the food.
Most people don't want the hassle of doing this & that is why we have a high rate of cancers in Spore.

 

[yellowarse]

Stupid question. Fast food is unhealthy. Period.

 

[po2wq]

Came across this article & although I already knew of the preservatives that are used in processed foods ...

tis article tok about msia ... dey dump such polluted meat in msia ... dey wil expot good meat 2 world crass sinkielan ... morover, sinkielan got world bestest fud checking authorities ... no such meat wil pass thru ze world lumpar 1 authorities ...

 

[scroobal]

There are lot of hype about "healthy" food. Most food are healthy taken in moderation and with exercise. Pointless eating healthy food and unable to climb to 5 steps, unable to breathe clearly and unable to enjoy the outdoors. Better to focus on BMI, body fat percentage test and going for regular checkups. Compared to the old days, a lot of unhealthy additives, flavouring and antibiotics have been taken out or been taken out.

Wake up early morning weekends in Singapore and I see more Ang Mos out and about doing all sort of sports.

 

[johnny333]

tis article tok about msia ... dey dump such polluted meat in msia ... dey wil expot good meat 2 world crass sinkielan ... morover, sinkielan got world bestest fud checking authorities ... no such meat wil pass thru ze world lumpar 1 authorities ...

I don't think that it works that way. It will be sold to where ever there is a market. Even Australia uses hormones, antibiotics,...
Since Spore has more $, then most it will end up here.

You can get organic Australian beef but it is expensive