Amidst the mouthwatering, captivating taste of Doritos may lie the silent killer of cancer. Doritos are one of, if not, the most popular chips globally, and while it’s a beloved snack by those young and old, questions have been posed regarding how the unhealthy chip can affect a person. This article will discuss the various findings for some of the components of Doritos that cause health problems.
Primary Ingredients
The base of the Dorito is “whole corn”, which is a genetically modified organism, or GMO. While being processed, the corn actually loses much of its protein content, as well as being processed at high temperatures in a lye solution, which itself is toxic when swallowed. This alone increases the risk of inflammation, diabetes, and breast cancer. Cooking oils used like the vegetable, sunflower, and canola oils are genetically modified in the cooking process to contain trans fats and become toxic, which could increase the chance of compromised immunity, cancer, and breast cancer. Along with this, the carbohydrate Maltodextrin breaks down sugars and turns them into fats, negatively affecting one’s blood sugar.
Other Ingredients
The artificial food colorings of Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 have all been linked to various cancers, chromosome damage, insomnia, asthma, and thyroid tumors. Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a common flavor enhancer used in various processed foods, and it disrupts the digestion and metabolization of food. This glutamate is actually the number one neurotransmitter for hypothalamus, or the part of the brain that stimulates one’s desire to eat; essentially, this subconsciously tells you to eat more Doritos and therefore makes it harder to avoid the evil encased within. Other ingredients such as whey, a milk-processed protein, and the processed cheese used can increase the risk of diabetes.
Main Takeaway
While eating Doritos won’t exactly translate to getting cancer and other health-related issues, having them on a regular basis can definitely increase the odds of such, even if only by a little. While clearly unhealthy, if you really crave Doritos just try to have them in moderation.
