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By on January 04th, 2012

What Is Junk Food: Why It Is Cheap

Junk food is a type of processed food that contains a lot of synthetic and unhealthy ingredients. Junk foods are usually added with chemical preservatives and synthetic nutrients. The purpose of this is to reduce their cost and extend their shelf life. Some of the most dangerous ingredients found in junk food are refined sugar, high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), monosodium glutamate (MSG), and genetically modified ingredients (GM ingredients). One of the big secrets of why junk food is cheap is that it is being supported by taxpayers. In other words, your taxes are being used by your government to support junk food that will destroy your health in the long run.

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By on June 15th, 2008

Why Junk Food Is Bad

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.

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By on May 27th, 2008

Hot Dog: Why It Is Bad

Hot dogs (also known as frankfurters, wieners and tube steaks) are usually made with beef, pork, chicken and are always pre-cooked. If you are a big fan of hot dogs, you may want to think twice before reading further because some of the secrets about hot dogs are not very pleasant. Hot dog is cheap but is bad for you to eat because it is high in processed fat, sodium, and low in vitamins and minerals. Hot dog is poor at increasing your energy because it lacks energy vitamins, and complex carbohydrates which are the essential nutrients for boosting your energy level.

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