“I’ll take a Big Mac, large French fry, a large coke and a
regular chocolate sundae.” It is just one meal…It can’t be that bad can it?
Wrong. That one meal consists of 1,696 calories, 63 grams of fat and 253 carbs.
(According to My Fitness Pal) Most people know that fast food isn’t good for
us, but there aren’t many healthy options when you’re on a budget and short on
time.
What does fast food do to us?
Not only does fast food affect peoples’ weight drastically,
but it also affects our organs inside the body. With the fat building up from
these fatty foods it becomes hard for our organs to work properly. Fast food can cause many diseases like heart
disease and diabetes. When ones weight goes up so does the risk for these
diseases.
The following video shows the way these fatty foods affect
our body:
Sugar High
Fast food consists of usually a lot of sugar. Sugar is good
at some amounts, but consuming too much is not good. When eating junk food
sugar is often the only source of energy in the food. Our bodies use the sugar
so quickly that we get a sugar high and then crash within a short amount of
time.
What else is there to eat?
Now the remaining question…What should you eat instead of
fast food? You want to give your body the energy it needs to keep you going
throughout the day. Sausage McMuffins are not going to do the trick. Instead of
running through the drive through on your way to work grab a piece of fruit on
your way out the door. Also yogurt, eggs, or a fruit smoothie are good options
as well. For lunch and dinner don’t make that quick stop at the local Burger
King, instead have a salad, steamed vegetables or grilled chicken. Making food
at home can be fast and cheap if you do it the right way.
Click this link to find some healthy recipes --> Healthy Recipes
Well, now it is your turn! I’ve told you what you need to
know and now it’s time to go out and change your eating habits. Don’t let fast
food change your body. Forget the fast food and get cooking!
-Taylor Denney
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DeleteI agree with you and like the fact that you think people should know that fast food isn't good for us. I also like the tips you give of ways to help people eat healthier and put good things in your body.
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