Holicent
VIP Contributor
Fast food is a big business, with an estimated $200 billion in sales annually. The industry has been blamed for many health problems, including obesity, heart disease and diabetes. But it's also responsible for the creation of thousands of jobs in the U.S. economy — an important consideration during tough economic times.
Eating at fast-food restaurants is generally cheaper than eating at other restaurants — and it often tastes better, too. But there are tradeoffs when you choose fast food over healthier options: Not only do you end up paying more money overall, but you also run the risk of getting sicker because of what you eat when you don't exercise moderation or care about what goes into your body."
It's hard to argue that eating fast food is bad for your health and wallet. In fact, it's downright dangerous. There are a number of reasons why eating fast food is bad for you — here are just a few:
It's high in fat and sugar. Fast food is often loaded with saturated fat and high fructose corn syrup, two types of sugar that can contribute to weight gain, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
It's high in calories. Fast food meals are often higher in calories than home-cooked meals because they tend to be higher in fat and salt content than other food options. A large burger at McDonald's contains 1,200 calories compared to the 400 calories found in a chicken breast at home.
It can contribute to unhealthy weight gain. Eating fast food regularly can lead to unhealthy weight gain over time if you're not careful about portion control and keeping track of how much you're eating."
Eating at fast-food restaurants is generally cheaper than eating at other restaurants — and it often tastes better, too. But there are tradeoffs when you choose fast food over healthier options: Not only do you end up paying more money overall, but you also run the risk of getting sicker because of what you eat when you don't exercise moderation or care about what goes into your body."
It's hard to argue that eating fast food is bad for your health and wallet. In fact, it's downright dangerous. There are a number of reasons why eating fast food is bad for you — here are just a few:
It's high in fat and sugar. Fast food is often loaded with saturated fat and high fructose corn syrup, two types of sugar that can contribute to weight gain, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
It's high in calories. Fast food meals are often higher in calories than home-cooked meals because they tend to be higher in fat and salt content than other food options. A large burger at McDonald's contains 1,200 calories compared to the 400 calories found in a chicken breast at home.
It can contribute to unhealthy weight gain. Eating fast food regularly can lead to unhealthy weight gain over time if you're not careful about portion control and keeping track of how much you're eating."
