Fast Food And Truth About It

Misbah Anjum
3 min readJun 18, 2021

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Fast food refers to the food that is cooked in less time having loads of fats, sugar, Tran’s fats, carbonated beverages and preservatives. Fast food is very popular among youngsters and teens. It is also known as junk food, includes sweets, samosas, rolls, snacks, drinks, juices, pizzas, burgers, cakes and many other beverages.it contains preservatives and artificial flavors to keep it fresh and eatable after long intervals of time.

Fast food trend is very common since years because it is available in low and cheap prices and there is no need of going in to kitchen and make-bake. Fast food is not considered good and beneficial for health as it causes many diseases like heart problem because fats present in these products clog the arteries of heart and become dangerous for the life of a human being. Although junk food slowly ruins health and the person eating it can’t feel that poison is creeping in to his body.

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Obesity is also the main cause of junk food, as it contains cholesterol, high calories and fewer nutrients. People can’t resist from eating items made outside and without caring about its side effects, fast food restaurants are full of customers. Getting out of shape creates many other problems in a person’s life, like losing self-confidence, depression and laziness

Respiratory and liver disturbances occur by eating fast food daily. Many other complications like Stomach issues, high bold pressure and toothache are also increasing. Junk means ‘useless’ as the name given to these type of food indicates it has no nutritional value. Low quality oils and other ingredients are used just to make it available in few minutes, without bothering quality and nourishment facts. Spices, salt are put in large amounts that cause ulcer and lungs disorder. Standard of eatables is compromised by big companies just to do brisk business

Why Dine Out With Fast Food Famous Now A Days?

Fast food chains are expanding day by day; and, the major reason of it is globalization. Globally this trend is common and developing countries take a great impact and have changed food habits.

Dine out is the favorite activity and entertainment for the young ones specially. Family get together is decreasing and intake of delicious handmade, fresh and healthy food is lacking. Mothers are busy in their own lives and prefer packed snacks, ready-made food for children’s
There’s no guarantee of hygiene during making and presentation of these items. Un- hygienic food is also creating hurdles in health. Food items are stored in closed boxes with chemicals and artificial flavors. Junk food is made in machines and for some people it is not affordable to make these things at home. So they prefer going out to eat or order on phone call for delivery at doorstep.

Fast food is popular because it is convenient, its cheap and it tastes good. But the real cost of eating fast food never appears on the menu that is your HEALTH

Author: Misbah Anjum

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