Fast food: know the CONSEQUENCES of consuming this type of 'food' frequently

Modern life and the ease of buying processed foods popularized the concept of fast food, industrialized fast food.

Despite seeming like an option “from the gods” because of its practicality and taste, fast and industrialized food is one of the most unhealthy foods.

This food, although delicious, impacts healthy intake with its low nutritional value and high content of components harmful to the body.

Fast food has almost no protein and vitamins, but on the other hand, it is high in salt, sugar, sodium and trans fats.

In Brazil alone, the increase in the number of people who consume fast food increased from 10 million to 14 million between 2021 and 2023. Likewise, food delivery also became popular in the country during the pandemic.

However, food based on fast foods does not guarantee a meal rich in essential nutrients for your physical and mental health!

Consequences of eating fast food regularly

Maintain a food routine with lots of meals fast food contributes to the development of some problems, such as:

• overweight;

• Obesity;

• Cardiovascular diseases;

• Type 2 diabetes;

• Increased cholesterol;

• Hypertension;

• Metabolic syndrome.

In addition, the consumption of fast food is closely associated with emotions and mood. When a person consumes this food, he feels satiety, euphoria and a sense of security.

Often, food becomes an escape and a way to deal with everyday mood swings, such as periods of anxiety.

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Why do people choose fast food?

Fast food applies to all meals that can be prepared, packaged and consumed quickly.

Usually, it is related to the operation of a chain of cafeteria or restaurants, such as Subway, Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut. Its main features are:

• Affordable prices and benefits;

• Menu with several options;

• Standardization;

• Speed ​​in the preparation process;

• Disposable packaging.

Peter Rodenbeck, responsible for the arrival of the McDonalds to Brazil, stated in an interview to the Brazilian Association of Bars and Restaurants (Abrasel) that the snack bar chain revolutionized consumption in the country with its 15-minute meal without a fork and do.

However, good nutrition goes far beyond the pleasure of eating something easily. Definitely, the habit of eating fast food regularly harms health and influences society's nutritional standards. So avoid that kind of food!