Many people think that most fast food is the cause of many diseases. "The best seller, just out in paperback, contends that fast food has changed the way Americans eat, and is partly to blame for obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and deaths from E-coli bacteria." So, why do people still consume fast food, especially the American? "Fast foods are a part of the American lifestyle.", said Georgia G. MPH, RD.
We can say the first reason people eat fast food is that it is fast and convenient to eat. Do you think so? Some people think fast food is always bad for your health. So, we would like you to know that the meaning of fast food is wider than the meaning of junk food because junk foods are always bad for your health. Let's look at both of the meanings.
Fast food means, " Food such as hamburgers which is prepared quickly in a restaurant.", but junk food means, " Food that is not healthy because it contains a lot of fat, sugar or Carbohydrate." (Longman dictionary of contemporary English, sixth edition, 1999). Now that you know the meaning of fast food and the meaning of junk food, you will know that "fast food" is not always "junk food" if you eat it wisely.
It is well known that the more hurried daily lives we have, the more fast food we consume. Therefore, we cannot deny that fast food is a necessary food these days. These days, most people don't have enough time to prepare food; they need to eat fast food when they are in a hurry. It's hard for them to avoid eating fast food. If you are one of them, do you have some tips for eating fast food wisely?
We are concerned for your health. So, we have some tips for eating fast food wisely for you to read. They are from websites, from books and ourselves. You can read the views of others about eating fast food and the tips from them. We hope you will be healthier after following the tips. Bon appetite !
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