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    What happens to your body after eating a Big Mac?

    24 Sep 2015 10:51 AM | Posted by
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    McDonald’s is obviously not the healthiest of food choices, but if you like to indulge in it every now and then, there’s something you should know about the iconic Big Mac burger...

    Besides the fact that it contains a whopping 540 calories, fastfoodmenuprice.com has revealed it also makes us crave more high-calorie foods to maintain that “I’m so happy I’m eating this burger right now” feeling - and that’s just in the first 10 minutes!

    what happens 1 hour after eating big mac

    After 20 minutes - The high levels of fructose, corn syrup and sodium make your body crave sugar.

    After 30 minutes - The huge sodium intake leaves you dehydrated, producing similar symptoms to hunger (which is why you’re tempted to go back for seconds). Plus, your kidneys have to work harder to eliminate the salt, making your heart pump faster than normal.

    After 40 minutes - More hunger pangs! The high calorie intake causes an insulin spike, which then results in a blood sugar rollercoaster and amped-up cravings for fast food.

    After 60 minutes - Think you can forget about the burger once you’ve finished it? Ah, not quite. A Big Mac can take a full three days to digest, thanks to the amount of trans fats it contains.

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    And that’s all without a Coke on the side, which has just as many side effects.

    So the next time you’re looking to treat yourself, you may want to rethink your choice. Or at least down a kale smoothie straight afterwards - life’s all about balance, right?

    Are you surprised by the effects a Big Mac can have on the body? What’s your favourite ‘treat’?

     

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    69 Member Comments

    Miss19 16 May 2019 11:55 PM

    Nope nope nope.

    Sootyhere 26 Nov 2018 5:25 PM

    Three days to digest - ouch! lucky I only have maccas on rare occasions. Maybe rarer now I've read this story.

    onlyoni 26 Feb 2018 9:11 PM

    I don't eat anything from Maccas, or in fact from any of the fast food outlets.

    Sootyhere 28 Jun 2018 8:43 AM

    I used to but reading this article has changed my mind.

    tammerly sara 10 Aug 2017 4:56 PM

    Ugh, how disgusting! I have no words. Only go to Maccas once a year when I'm desperate!

    CaitMay 5 Jul 2017 6:02 PM

    Omg

    BeautifulJusty 3 Jul 2017 7:11 PM

    I learnt when studying nutrition that such foods do contain hydrogenated fats. I did not know that it can take 3 days to digest - yuck.

    Miss19 16 Jun 2017 8:18 PM

    I've never had a big mac in my life

    Shop A Everyday 7 Apr 2017 1:29 AM

    I love burgers, but home made ones are so much better

    Sootyhere 28 Jun 2018 8:44 AM

    Absolutely, only my son want the happy meal for the toy. You can get it separately though

    Elunia 7 Mar 2017 3:07 PM

    Good thing I don't like Maccas, but then again I do have plently of other vices :)

    ThisIsMe 13 Jan 2017 5:01 PM

    I had no idea!! But I love the taste and once in a while I don't mind haha

    Sootyhere 28 Jun 2018 8:44 AM

    Not for a while after reading that article

    cosmoslyn 27 Dec 2016 1:04 AM

    not a big mac fan, but can you do one on gourmet burgers?

    Chicklet 22 Mar 2017 8:26 PM

    There was an interesting article by Choice recently that compared gourmet burgers to McDonalds and Hungry Jacks. Surprisingly it was most of the gourmet burgers that had the highest kilojoules and fat content.

    Sparkle 77 29 Jul 2016 4:02 PM

    Lucky I'm a cheese burger fan, and no Sam I don't want to know the ins and outs of cheese burgers,lol.

    preciousia 9 Apr 2016 6:47 PM

    The only thing i can't resist from Mac is their breakfast hash browns.

    talk-a-lot 26 Feb 2016 9:55 PM

    Makes me glad that I don't like MacDonalds, my kids on the other hand.

    Sootyhere 28 Jun 2018 8:45 AM

    That's the problem and they market to the kids.

    Natalie_92 24 Jan 2016 12:01 AM

    If I have a Big Mac now I will feel sick. My body has changed in regards to what I eat fruits and vegetables without sugar or processed meats and it has happened before a random maccas drive through and you eat it all then it's like someone is punching you in the stomach. If you have avoided it continue to avoid it!!

    Rachel642 9 Dec 2015 9:46 PM

    Definitely makes you lean towards the healthy food options.

    Kassalee 18 Nov 2015 5:14 PM

    I'd be lucky to eat one Big Mac (or Angus) a year! Can't say I've noticed these effects but I can say NO to junk food 99.999% of the time!

    Vivian007 17 Nov 2015 9:31 AM

    I know that this should scare me off Big Macs but by George that stuff is tasty!!!

    zigzagleft 11 Nov 2015 10:04 PM

    I still love big macs...it's kay

    Nas007 11 Nov 2015 8:21 PM

    I don't like Big Macs but I have been guilty in doing the late night Maccas run. Maccas was my first job so I know how unhealthy it is but this article really breaks it down.. Three days to digest..,YUK

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