Infographic Claims to Show What Happens to Your Body After Eating Big Mac

McDonald’s Big Mac is not exactly known for being the “healthy” food choice, but a new report claims to show exactly what happens to your body after indulging in the popular fast food menu item.

Fast Food Menu Price studied the body after chowing down on a Big Mac, and reported their findings in an infographic that does not speak too fondly of the juicy burger. The famed menu item raises blood sugar, dehydrates the body and can make you feel like you need another full meal just 40 minutes after eating it, according to the report. It also claims it can take up to three days for your body to digest it. 

Here is exactly what Fast Food Menu Price found happens after taking down two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions – on a sesame seed bun: 

First 10 minutes: Feelin’ good!
“Junk food triggers your brain’s reward system by releasing a surge of ‘feel-good’ chemicals – such as the neurotransmitter dopamine – which induce feelings of pleasure,” the reports says. 

After 20 minutes: Addicted, left contemplating another order.
“Did you know that a Big Mac bun contains high levels of high-fructose corn syrup and sodium? Both ingredients are addictive and therefore make your body crave more of them,” the report states.

30 minutes in: So thirsty, you feel hungry.
“A Big Mac contains 970 milligrams of sodium,” the website writes. “This huge amount of salt can result in dehydration. With symptoms that closely mimic those of hunger, it’s easy for dehydration to trick you into thinking you need to go back for another helping of food.”

40 minutes later: By this time you’re actually hungry again. Intense cravings kick in.
“You have lost control of your blood sugar, making you crave even more fast food,” the study showed. “The first time you consume a high-calorie meal, your insulin response can reduce your glucose levels making you want to eat more.” 

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Beth Warren, author of Living a Real Life With Real Food in respons to our Infographic: "While the infographic is... Posted by Fastfoodmenuprice.com on Wednesday, September 23, 2015

According to McDonald’s website, a Big Mac is 540 calories, with about 25 grams of protein, 28 grams of fat, 47 grams of carbs and 970 miligrams of sodium.

Health experts told Yahoo Health that while the graphic is fairly accurate, the immediate reaction to eating a Big Mac varies from person to person.

Certified dietitian nutritionist Lisa Moskovitz, CEO of NewYork Nutrition Group, reportedly called the claims “somewhat exaggerated,” noting that everyone’s body has a different blood sugar and insulin response and that the meal’s ability to dehydrate the body also depends on other factors like daily exercise habits and medical history.

McDonald’s did not immediately respond to NBC Chicago’s request for comment.

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