All You Need to Know About JUNK FOOD

 

Junk food culture has a dynamically rising trend among youngsters and it seems attractive, makes people eat without planning because it is easy to prepare, carry, purchase, and consume. People now eat fast food in every meal and even in the leisure time. A food that has poor nutritional value and high in fat, sodium, sugar content and calories is known as “Junk Food”.  

Foods that are considered as junk food      

• Fast food ( burgers, pizzas, patties, nuggets, etc.)
• Chips
• Candy
• Sweet desserts
• Some beverages

Fast foods like pizzas, white bread, burgers and patties are unhealthy if eaten in large amounts as they are made with unhealthy ingredients including refined wheat or dough and heavily processed meat which tends to have high calories and it will lead to high blood pressure. Potatoes are very healthy but the same cannot be said of French fries and potato chips as they are very high in calories when potatoes are fried, baked or roasted. 

Moreover, sugar sweetened beverages like sugary drinks, high calorie coffee drinks and most of the fruit juices are harmful to the body. Though coffee offers many benefits if the syrups, flavors, and sugar are added coffee will become unhealthier. Moreover, if the sweet desserts like cookies, cakes are eaten in excess it will inevitably cause health issues as they are normally made with refined sugar and refined wheat flour. At a glance they may be colorful and eye catching and it might be tasty but they don’t have
any nutrients but many calories. 

 

How junk food affects us?

Excessive junk food consumption can become an arch enemy of human being. Eating junk food regular leads to increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, some cancers, depression and chronic diseases as negative side effects for the body. Consuming unnecessary amount of junk food may increase risk of depression and high sodium in junk food leads to increase headaches and migraine. Furthermore, frequent sugar intake can initiate poor oral health as it causes tooth decay and cavities. Fried foods contain fats which will raise cholesterol level of the body. Moreover, risk of heart disease, risk of cancer and risk of blood sugar will increase as negative effects of the high consumption of junk food.  

 

 Why people are craving for them?

Even though junk foods are associated with so many negativities they are more popular among people because of its availability, convenience, cost and the flavor. The combination of availability and convenience means that everyone everywhere eaten junk food. Junk foods are available in every supermarkets and McDonald’s, KFC, Burger king are very popular and reliably be found outside many schools, universities and in every towns. Furthermore, junk foods are more convenient that they easy to grasp and take away with you. Rapid production, easy to storage attract customers and more importantly people are craving for junk food mainly because they activate pleasure centers in our brains, making us feel delicious and making us want to keep eating no matter how unhealthy they are. However, it is important to realize that these foods can be occasional snacks and treats which are very tasty, cheap and available in various sizes according to our requirements.

 

Junk food won’t be that much worse unless it has taken regularly. Occasional consumption of junk food won’t hurt much to the body. Which emphasize junk food as both negative and positive impacts towards human. For instance, chocolate increases brainpower which improves cognitive function mainly by the dark chocolate. Ice cream is a kind of diary food which deliver minerals like calcium to maintain proper function of the body. Moreover, Pizza is a source of essential vitamins as it includes Pizza sauce made from tomatoes which contains vitamin A and C, improve heart health and lower the cancer risk. Furthermore, Pizzas are topped with vegetables and cheese which deliver numerous nutritious. Additionally, when burgers are taken with chicken, eggs or a vegetarian patty will offer protein which is vital for muscle growth and repair. 

 

In conclusion

Regular consumption of junk food which is any food we eat of drink with low nutrition value, effects the health and wellbeing both physically and mentally. However, People eat junk food because of the super taste, convenience. People can eat junk food in moderation on special occasions without any permanent damage to their health.