7 diseases that eating ketchup can cause

A nutritionist warned that ketchup does not contain protein or fiber, but rather contains sugar, salt and spices, in addition to fructose corn syrup.

The Russian nutritionist, Brian Balan, explained that excessive consumption of foods containing fructose corn syrup is linked to an increased risk of obesity, insulin resistance, high triglycerides and fatty liver disease, and processed and preserved foods are linked to increased inflammation in the body, and warned of the possibility of high blood pressure and imbalance. Metal levels in the blood.

She added that food rich in nutrients helps nourish the body and build its immunity, but ketchup is of low nutritional value because it does not contain fiber or protein, and therefore does not have any actual benefit to the body, in addition to its danger due to the association of sugar and corn syrup with fructose with high triglycerides and problems. Heart, obesity and insulin resistance.

The nutritionist advises those who suffer from digestive issues such as digestive stress or gastroesophageal reflux disease to avoid tomato sauce, as ketchup contains a variety of acids: malic acid and citric acid, which cause acidity and heartburn.

Research has also warned of allergic reactions when eating ketchup, due to the richness of tomatoes in the allergen, histamine, and studies have proven the association of processed and preserved foods with the risk of inflammation, and thus ketchup may cause problems in the joints, and the risk of kidney stones because it contains a high percentage of sodium that increases calcium. in urine.

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