LIVE TO EAT? OR EAT TO DIE! –
Jan. 23. 2023 – No one thinks “healthy” when they think “fast food.” However, there are some options that are definitely worse than others when it comes to heart health–and as far as sides are concerned, Dr. Dutta says it doesn’t get much worse than some deviously deliciously fried cheese curds. “Fried cheese curds are likely to be the most dangerous fast food items for your heart,” she says.
This is the case for several reasons, but one of the biggest issues with fried cheese curds (along with many other fast food menu items) is the fact that they’re loaded with salt. “Due to the fact that fast food dishes are typically high in sodium to begin with, sides that are high in sodium, such as French fries, should not be consumed frequently,” Dr. Dutta explains. Cheese curds, in particular, offer up 1,000mg of sodium in just one order–and that’s just the average! Considering the fact that your daily recommended intake is 1,500, a large order of cheese curds (which sometimes contains as much as 2,100mg of sodium) could easily put you over the limit. “The high sodium content mixed with additional saturated fats makes for the perfect storm of cardiovascular risk,” she warns.
