Advantages and Disadvantages of Eating Fast FoodEating is one of the human’s activities that it is enjoyable. There are many kinds of food availableto eat, no exception is fast food. Fast food is a kind of meal which is prepared or served quickly. Some people argue that by eating fast food, they may get the advantages and disadvantages. These reasons will be illustrated here.Advantages of Fast FoodThe most evident advantage of fast food is that it saves time. In today's fast-paced life, there is nothing better than getting a ready meal. Besides, Fast food is convenient for those always busy and lazy. Aldo, fast food is at almost anywhere shopping center, high way, to make it so easily acces that we all find it very convenience..Then there is the added effort and time consumed in washing and peeling the vegetables. All this makes eating fast food score more preferably over cooking a meal for a busy individual. Besides time, cost saving gives fast food an edge over the meal prepared in the kitchen. If one lives alone, then it is cheaper to buy a meal at the supermarket instead of cooking it at home. Also certain fast foods like fries and burgers come pretty cheap. Fast food does raise health concerns. However, if careful, you can find some options on the menu of a fast food restaurant that could be healthier. Salads are a smart choice. Go for bread products that are made from wheat bread. Opt for lean meat. If you could choose between the fried and boiled options, order the boiled preparation. Avoid ordering carbonic drinks when you are thirsty. Go for fruit juices, low-fat milk and diet soda. Is there anything better than plain water to quench your thirst? These days, nutrition information of the food served (and ingredients used) is displayed in the menu card. You could always resort to the 'make to order' option that certain fast food outlets offer, where you could restrict the use of ingredients that are not healthy. As dessert does not play an important role in the fast food meal menu, you can keep yourself away from delicious and tempting sugary dishes.Disadvantages of Fast FoodUsually, fast food is higher in soya, fat, sugar, oil, fried meat, salt, cheese, mayonnaise and obviously calories. The greatest disadvantage of fast food is the adverse effect that it has on one's health. It is a fact that fast food is more unhealthy than home-cooked meals, as it contains higher amounts of unwanted nutrients like salt, fat and various types of additives (artificial chemicals). It may contain harmful bacteria too. Frying destroys most of the essential nutrients from the food. Very small amounts of vegetables and fruits are normally present in fast food. Moreover, 'serving larger portions' when most people don't need extra portions has led to several health problems. We require a small amount of salt to maintain the health of the cells and tissues. Fast food being rich in salt, adversely affects the heart health and the overall health of an individual. Such type of food is an important contributor to obesity in the American population. Obesity is on the rise, and a direct link is being cited between fast food and obesity in children. Given the sedentary lifestyle that we lead today, the excess fats and calories that we take in with fast food is not used up completely. The result is that these accumulate in our body as fat deposits that cause complications like cardiovascular diseases and other related diseases of the heart. With obesity come other problems like high blood pressure and diseases of the joints. It is like a chain reaction set off by fast food and carried forward by our unhealthy lifestyle. In fact, a recent study has shown that people who live within walking distance of a fast food restaurant are at 13% higher risk of suffering from strokes than those who live a considerable distance away. The greater the number of people at a meal in a fast food restaurant, the larger is the bill. Eating at fast food outlets is economical only for a single person. Going out to a fast food eating joint with family once in a while won't matter much. However, frequent visits to such restaurants with one's family can become quite an expensive affair, besides being unhealthy. Fast food joints are also being seen as a factor that is making a number of families spend less and less time together. Family meal time is something that is considered as an opportunity for all the members to come together and share their experiences. However, the fast food centers are quickly eating into this quality time. This is especially true about youngsters for whom a fast food center is a good place to hangout with friends and peers. Fast food is an invention of the modern times. Ready-made food being served fast and right in front of us is like a blessing after a hard day's work. However, like everything, it has its own pros and cons. Citing a few points about the advantages of fast food does not mean that I am denying its drawbacks. It is a fact that high amounts of fats and salt in fast food are raising concerns about their adverse effect on health. However, by making some smart choices while placing the order and also resorting to an active lifestyle, we can definitely minimize the drawbacks of fast food.Advantages and Disadvantages of Eating Healty Food
The benefits to eating a healthy diet are varied and many. If you seek to live a long life while keeping your waistline trim, eat healthy foods every day. Eat richly colored fruit, dark green vegetables, lean meats and whole grains to give your body optimum energy. People who eat healthy foods tend to have lower blood pressure than their counterparts who eat overly processed foods. If you eat whole and fresh foods and keep your sodium intake to less than 1,500 mg per day, you have a better chance of maintaining healthy blood flow in your arteries. A diet of healthy foods contains lean cuts of meat and poultry instead of large portions of fattier cuts of meat. The benefit of this is lower levels of bad cholesterol. People who eat a balanced, varied, low-calorie diet have an easier time preventing weight gain and maintaining a healthy weight. Healthy foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains are filled with fiber. If you eat 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day, you will rarely suffer from constipation. When you choose healthy foods that are low in fat, sodium and cholesterol and are nutrient dense with essential vitamins, you are doing your best to keep your body working efficiently. People who eat healthy and are not overweight have a lower risk of cancer, diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease. The only disadvantage is that it takes quite the time to prepare, but does it really matters with all this advantages?
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