Many people can relate to the experience of late-night trips to White Castle for tasty, greasy sliders. Whether you’re seeking a quick bite or simply craving some midnight snacks, White Castle has been the go-to fast food destination for many.
Unfortunately, White Castle’s well-known sliders are more detrimental to your health than you might realize. Fast food, in general, is not the healthiest choice, and much of it is highly processed. According to the Cleveland Clinic, processed foods contain more added sodium. Increased sodium levels can elevate your risk of hypertension, which can strain the cardiovascular system and lead to serious medical conditions such as heart disease and stroke.
Men’s Health highlights that the salt content in White Castle’s small sliders is nearly twice that found in burgers from Burger King or McDonald’s, and this might not even be the most concerning aspect.
You may get a sour stomach after eating White Castle sliders
According to The Recipe, after dining at White Castle, you might find yourself in the bathroom, as many report stomach issues following a meal at this iconic fast food chain. Even some well-known celebrities have confessed to feeling ill after satisfying their White Castle cravings. The Mirror notes that during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, “Hunger Games” star Liam Hemsworth described his first experience at White Castle as a bonding moment with co-star Josh Hutcherson. Thirty minutes after their meal, Liam recounted, “we went out to his garden and we threw up together.”
Whether it’s the dehydrated onions or the processed meat patties, White Castle sliders are notorious for causing stomach discomfort. A different theory suggested by a White Castle employee on a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” thread from 2015 proposed that “a lot of people make them too soggy by putting too much water on the grill, which is what upsets people’s stomachs.”
