Frequent Restaurant Dining May Cause Health Problems
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iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — If you can afford to do it, why not dine out as much as possible?
Well, researchers at Queens College, City University of New York are advising against it and not purely for financial reasons.
According to lead author Ashima Kant, when people dine frequently at restaurants, they run a higher risk of putting on the pounds and boosting bad cholesterol as compared to those who mainly enjoy their meals at home.
In an analysis of 8,300 adults in the U.S. between 2005 and 2010, people who ate at least six meals in restaurants on a weekly basis had a higher body mass index, lower levels of good cholesterol and a deficiency in Vitamins C and E.
Who are the worst offenders? Generally, college-educated men in their 20s and 30s who earn good salaries.
As for why restaurant fare isn’t a great choice on a daily basis, the obvious answers are too much salt, too much fat, large portions and not enough fruits and vegetables offered.
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