Tag: Processed food impact

According to a 2015 review, fast food is typically high in sugar, salt, saturated or trans fats, and processed preservatives, while often lacking beneficial nutrients like fiber. A single McDonald's meal can initiate a cascade of physical reactions within your body, both immediate and delayed, affecting everything from your energy levels and digestion to your long-term cardiovascular health.

Approximately 90% of the body's serotonin, a key neurotransmitter for mood regulation, is produced in the gut, not the brain. This startling fact illustrates the deep connection through which food can affect behavior, mood, and mental wellness via the complex gut-brain axis.