Negative Effects of Fast Foods
Fast food has become a part of our busy lifestyle. People know that fast food is unhealthy, but because of it's affordability, taste and convenience, we still make it a part of our diet almost every chance we get. Despite these things, there are many negative effects of consuming fast food that people should be aware of.
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Calories
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Since fast food is typically deep fried, it contains tons of calories. Typically, fast food meals contain over 1,000 calories, which is almost half of the recommended daily calorie intake for men and women.
Saturated and Trans Fats
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The oil that fast food is cooked in is often high in trans fat. Saturated fat is found in french fries, cheese, mayonnaise, chicken, and most other fast food products. Consuming too much trans and saturated fat can cause heart disease and high cholesterol.
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Salt
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Extra salt is added to fast food to preserve it and add taste. You can consume a whole day's worth of salt in just one fast food meal. Consuming too much salt can cause high blood pressure and heart disease.
Lack of Vitamins and Minerals
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Fast food is lacking in nutritional value, as it is rarely made of fresh fruits, vegetables or whole grains. By consuming fast food, you are missing out on essential vitamins and minerals to keep you healthy.
Portion Size
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The large portion size of fast food encourages over-eating. Instead of an average sized meal, people consume extra large portions. This leads to obesity and other serious health complications.
Additives
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Flavor, texture, color and palatability in fast food are enhanced by additives. These additives, like sweeteners and colorants, may be extremely harmful to health.
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