Tuesday, October 20, 2009

FAST FOOD, PROS AND CONS

by Marianne B. Enriquez


The pervasive growth of fast food restaurants here and abroad just proves the clamor of people for their products. But are fast foods beneficial to our health? Are they good or bad?



The most evident advantage of fast food is that it saves time. In this world of fast-paced life, what could you ask for in a fast food? At the end of a very hard working day, a burger or a pizza could be godsend. It saves energy from buying ingredients in the supermarket and preparing food at the kitchen. And also, it is much cheaper to eat at fast food restaurants than to buy and prepare your own food.


On the other hand, the greatest disadvantage of fast food is that it has adverse effect to one’s health. Fast food contains higher amounts of salt, fats and calories than that of a home-cook food. It is an important contributor of obesity here and abroad. The excess fats and calories we take up in these fast foods are not completely used that causes cardiovascular diseases. With obesity come other problems like high blood presure and diseases of the joints.


Upon stating some of the pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages of fast food, it is now up to you what to choose. In the end, it is still our decision. Learn to weigh which could be of greater beneficial to you and your health. Remember, too much of something can be very harmful. There is way too much to sacrifice if you get in the wrong track. Stay healthy. Stay happy.


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