Fast food is cheap and convenient but there are many reasons why it is so cheap. One of them is government subsidies (financial assistance). Besides being cheap and convenient, fast food is very unhealthy and is one of the leading causes of heart disease, stroke and obesity. Fast food may be cheap in the short run but in the long run it can lead to very expensive medical bills.
Since McDonald’s was established in the 1940s hundreds of different chain restaurants have appeared to compete with it. Now days, chain restaurants are found in almost every country. They quickly became popular because of their cheap food price, greasy food and quick service. Even though chain restaurants are popular, most of their foods are unhealthy.
Eating food high in calories could be good or bad depending on your agenda and the types of food you are eating. Most high calorie foods are unhealthy because they are loaded with saturated fat and little nutrients.
Most junk food is processed food; thus, it is no longer in its natural state and is stripped of certain nutrients. In the fast food industry, certain synthetic chemicals and artificial growth hormones are added to vegetables and livestock to reduce the time it takes to grow them. Junk foods such as candy, chips, popcorn, marshmallows, candy bar, chewing gum and sodas are usually added with chemical preservatives and synthetic vitamins. The purpose of this is to reduce cost and prolong its shelf life. These are some of the many reasons why junk food is bad for us.
Fast food is cheap and convenient but is also bad for you because most of it is processed, fattening, full of synthetic chemicals and contains little nutrient. To make matter worst, some fast food is genetically modified or contains genetically modified ingredients. Independent studies have shown that genetically modified food can increase the risk of cancer, obesity, diabetes, birth defects, infertility and organ failures. Most fast food restaurants used hydrogenated fats to deep-fried their food because it is cheap, plentiful and has a long shelf life. The bad thing about hydrogenated fat is that when heated to high temperatures for a certain amount of time, it undergoes a chemical transformation and becomes carcinogenic.
Hello energy and health fanatics, independent thinkers, truth seekers and freedom lovers! My name is Pao L. Chang and I’m the author/founder of EnergyFanatics.com. Ever since graduating from high school, I noticed that my energy level was not as high as it used to be. While in college, I decided to educate myself about energy, health, wellness, and explore the mystery of alternative medicine and the power of spiritual healing. This journey taught me many things...read more.
