Eating too much of these 9 popular foods may kill you

While food is good for the body and necessary for survival, humans are also expected to be wary of  the meals they ingest and the rate at which they consume them.Advertisement Some types of food, if taken excessively, are capable of causing health risks. The onus is on you to learn why certain foods are unhealthy, why you shouldn’t take them and how you can make better choices on daily basis. Here are some unhealthy meals to watch out for.Advertisement At the mention of this soup, many will salivate as it is much-loved by many Nigerians… but hold that saliva. Egusi contains something called phytosterols which when consumed, compete with cholesterol for absorption in the digestive system. Also, egusi has a high level of calories and when garnished with few chunks of stock fish and two pieces of meat, it has a total of roughly 700 calories per serving.Advertisement Imagine consuming it with about 3 wraps of eba which is about 600 calories. Bread is widely consumed daily across the country especially because it doesn’t have to be cooked before consumption. Bread belongs to the class of starchy foods and overt consumption increases the risk of getting diabetes. If you are taking in 100 grams … Continue reading Eating too much of these 9 popular foods may kill you