People are getting busier no matter how old you are and who you are. You can even see that a 5 year old will have a schedule for tuition, learning musical instruments, swimming lessons in some countries, while some adults will drown in their jobs to make ends meet. In connection with this matter, fast food restaurants will be happy to do your business. People tend to accommodate their meals by consuming fast food to save time. Let’s look at some points that could make you stay away from fast food and junk food.

The first issue that we definitely cannot ignore is obesity. A hamburger at a fast food restaurant basically contains more than 1000 KJ of calories, while that exceeds half of our body’s needs per day! I won’t believe you’ll have a hamburger in your right hand without a cup of vanilla coke in your left hand. Where do you think these extra calories will go inside your body? They will change to become fat on your abdomen and that is what you usually see on the street there are countless fast food lovers with a fat belly. Well, you might love that if it’s not in your body.

Obesity not only makes you dare not stand in front of a mirror, but it is also not simply a nuisance to the public. In fact, obesity is the main cause of some chronic diseases such as high cholesterol, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and many other types of cancer. This explains why the age group of people with chronic diseases shows a wider range today. Who wants to take long-term medication and be in and out of the hospital forever? In this case, you always have the option to choose the shape you want.

Not to mention, our brain is the organ that affects the way we think and move. Fast food and junk food are very low in nutrients; instead, they are full of dyes, flavors, and preservatives. You don’t want to know how unhealthy ingredients could lead to some serious mental disorders. Research has shown that junk food can cause dyslexia, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), and worse, autism. An individual’s mood and attention are greatly influenced by the food they eat, which means it will affect their concentration at school. For parents, you don’t want your kids to be called stupid at school, do you?

Does that mean you can’t have fast food and junk food at all? It’s not necessary like that. You just need to reduce the amount and frequency of having them in your diet. For starters, you could bring your home-cooked food to your school or workplace. Of course, bacon, sausage, and canned goods should not be your options. Try some fresh foods and vegetables. You can still have your favorite fast food not very often; with the condition you drink a lot of water and exercise regularly.