Junk food. We all love it and it really appeases our sweet tooth. Ice cream is one of my favorite junk foods, even though there are other substitutes that aren't as bad. However, junk food poses tons of health risks and I'm going to make you aware of some of these facts.
- Junk foods are known to be high in sugar content and calories and lack in minerals and vitamins.
- The unused sugars are converted into fats and people who consume junk food regularly are at a risk of gaining more weight than others.
- Artificial flavors and colors used in junk food are responsible for causing rashes, hyperactivity, and asthma in children.
- The sweetness already present in natural foods become unpalatable for children due to excessive intake of artificial sugars of junk food.
- The trans fat or hydrogenated oils present in junk food do not serve any purpose in the nourishment of the body.
- The excessive amount in salts present in junk food items like chips and pretzels cause sodium percentage to rise in the body, which can lead to increase in blood pressure levels.
- Several problems like tooth decay, cancer, obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
- Aggressive marketing and propaganda of junk food is the main reason people resort to eating such unhealthy stuff. It is also cheaper than more healthier, organic choices.
- The high amount of sugar in junk food causes insulin levels to remain high and metabolic problems occur.
It may tastes good and be pleasing to the tongue, but the effects are damaging to your health in children and adults. So substitute healthier snacks like fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc for junk food. You will keep your body at a lower risk for many health issues.
-Stay Healthy, Stay Happy
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