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🔥 Fast Food & Inflammation — What Happens After Just One Meal?
If you’re still thinking it’s “just about calories,” this one’s worth a listen.
In a study on a typical fast food breakfast (think Egg McMuffin + hash browns), researchers found that a single meal spiked inflammation in the body, and it stayed elevated for over three hours. 😳
⚠️ It also activated a molecule called NF-kappa B — the inflammation traffic cop of your immune system. Once activated, it signals your body to release even more inflammatory chemicals the next time you eat the same food.
So if breakfast, lunch, and dinner are coming from coffee chains or drive-thrus… those inflammation spikes start to stack up fast. And over time, that chronic inflammation can take a real toll.
💡 This is why the quality of our food matters — not just for us, but for our kids too.
Have you noticed a difference when cutting back on processed or fast food? Share your experience below — we’re all learning from each other! 💬👇
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