It's AumSum Time.
Is fasting good or bad?
Don't know.
But fast food is definitely good.
No.
Although fasting as a religious practice.
Has been a part of our lives for centuries.
But now-a-days fasting is seen as an effective tool for weight loss.
Now, researchers suggest that if done in the right way, fasting can be beneficial.
For example, the food we eat is broken down to produce a sugar called glucose.
Now, since fasting restrains the production of sugar.
It can be useful for those at risk of diabetes.
Besides this, studies claim that fasting prevents cancer and improves heart health.
However, researchers also suggest that it is not safe for everyone.
For example, diabetic patients take medications to lower their blood sugar.
So, fasting in such cases can further drop the blood sugar.
To a much lower level which can be fatal.
Besides this, fasting is not advisable for pregnant women, sick people, etc.
Why does airplane food taste bad?
I don't know.
Wait.
I will explain.
Our ability to perceive taste is affected by a few factors.
Such as humidity, air pressure, etc.
In an airplane, the humidity is less as compared to that on the ground.
This makes the air in the airplane quite dry.
Also, to maintain the air pressure inside and outside the airplane.
The air pressure inside it is decreased.
Decreased air pressure and dry air, dries our nose and mouth.
Dry nose cannot properly smell odors.
Ya dude.
I am not abe to smell the burger.
Now, smell of food helps us to understand the flavor and ingredients of the food.
Thus, the food which we cannot smell properly appears unappealing.
Also, dry mouth reduces the sensitivity of our taste buds.
As a result, we cannot perceive the taste of food properly.
Why do we love junk food?
Because it looks cool bro.
No.
We love junk food because manufacturers design it.
To activate our brain's reward system.
They create the perfect combination of salt, sugar, spices, etc.
Which excite our taste buds.
Thus activating our brain's reward system, making us feel good.
Now after this, when we eat regular food.
As it doesn't activate the reward system, it feels less appealing.
Besides this, if we compare these foods.
The quantity of healthy food looks more, right?
But surprisingly, they both contain the same number of calories.
What?
Yes!
Now, since healthy food also contains fiber and water.
They add up to the volume, thus filling our stomach.
But, as the junk food doesn't have enough water and fiber.
It doesn't fill us.
So, we keep eating.
And thus, end up consuming more calories leading to obesity, diabetes, etc.
Is spicy food bad for you?
Obviously, Because whenever I eat spicy food, my mouth seems to be on fire.
This is because spicy food generally contains chili peppers.
Chili peppers have a chemical called capsaicin.
When capsaicin comes in contact with our tongue.
It activates the heat sensing receptors instead of our taste buds.
As a result, our brain thinks that our mouth is on fire.
So, shall I call the Fire brigade?
Just listen.
Capsaicin present in spicy food is not necessarily bad for everybody.
Only those people who have a low tolerance level.
Or don't have a habit of eating spicy food.
Can experience some problems like.
Burning mouth, mouth burn, heartburn, irritation of the stomach lining, etc.