#12: Fried chicken (2.97)

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According to a study, fried chicken contains high amounts of salt, which has a damaging effect on the brain similar to that of cigarettes and drugs.

Eating too much fried chicken increases the risk of heart disease. If you would like to eat chicken, try grilling it instead of frying it.

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