Addiction to Junk Food
Introduction
The term ‘junk food’ itself says a lot about this food. Junk Foods have got in trend in the past few years. It indicates how it is harmful to our health. Some examples of Junk foods are Sugary Drink, Pizza, Fried Food, Burger, Chips, and Noodles, etc. They have high levels of cholesterol, sugar, calories, and more. About 90% of the world population is addicted to it, mostly the urban population. It only has ill-effects as they do not contain nutritional value.
Effect of Junk Foods
Junk Food causes various disorders in our bodies. The first and foremost seen effect is obesity. It increases body fat and brings many heart problems. It is also a reason for headaches, depression, acne, and teeth problems at a very young age. Furthermore, junk foods are basically trash which harms our bodies in different ways. High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes are some often result in heavy consumption of Junk Foods. It does not only damage the heart but the liver as well. It causes diabetes amongst people from an early age. It does not really benefit your body, just satisfies your taste buds. If we intake junk food regularly, we get moody more often.
Impact of Junk Food
In the modern era, people do not even have time to eat, due to which they are consuming food fast in their busy lives. Junk food is the easiest way to gain unhealthy weight. The amount of fats and sugar in the food makes you gain weight rapidly. However, this is not a healthy weight. By re-heating the oil and adding fried things repeatedly, all the nutritious elements of that material are destroyed and parts of that oil are not absorbed by the intestines. It is more of fats and cholesterol which will have a harmful impact on your health. Junk food is also one of the main reasons for the increase in obesity nowadays.
Replacement of Junk Food
The major characteristic of junk food is that it spikes the energy levels instantly. We can replace Junk Foods with organic and healthy food. Some best replacements of junk foods are black chocolates, Sweet potato wedges, yogurt, dry fruits, fruit juice, etc. Most importantly, junk food has become very accessible now, more than ever. With the onset of numerous food delivery apps, you can now get junk food with a single click. These are good for our health, and they come with the same taste as junk food. They provide us with proper nutrients and maintain our health. Parents must teach their kids about the ill-effects of junk food. Moreover, they must provide them with healthy meals at home so they won’t have to go out to eat fast food. Moreover, regular consumption of junk food causes a drop in the concentration levels of a person. This is why we see how kids these days are easily distracted.
Conclusion
Junk Foods are good for the tongue but bad for our health and life. It is very harmful that is slowly eating away the health of the present generation. It creates many problems and may bring sudden death. Try to replace junk food with healthy food. Prepare your meals at home instead of ordering outside. The worst think about them is that they are indigestible and stuck in our bodies somewhere. With strong will power and determination, anyone can control this addiction. The use of natural food can bring gradual changes in life.
