Fast food is a part of life in many places. Some people think this has bad effects on lifestyles and diets.
Do you agree or disagree?
Eating habits play a vital role in determining people’s fitness levels. Although fast food is popular in many places, some argue that it has an adverse effect on lifestyle and eating habits. I completely agree with this argument, and this essay will explain why these foods harm individuals in the long run despite being delicious.
To commence with, most people lead a very stressful and busy life, working ten to twelve hours a day. Hence, they depend heavily on fast food to meet their daily food needs and spend huge sums of money on it. Not only do they consume unhealthy food, but they also spend a lot of money due to their inability to cook food at home. In the United Kingdom, for instance, many people prefer to eat hamburgers and fries from McDonald’s and KFC and thus spend a lot of money on food. Fast food has also eliminated families from many mealtime rituals. Earlier, family members gathered around the table, prayed, and ate together. This practice played a decisive role in the preservation of the family. Now they just open a packet of crisps and eat while sitting in front of the TV.
Furthermore, daily consumption of fast food can have serious health consequences. These foods contain fat and are mostly deep-fried, which adds more cholesterol to them. Excessive levels of cholesterol and fat can lead to serious health problems, including cardiovascular disease and obesity. To illustrate, a recent study shows that due to regular/daily consumption of fast food, most Americans suffer from heart problems and obesity at a very young age. If people exercise regularly and include healthy foods in their diet, these problems can be reduced. Thus, people need to be conscious of these health issues and monitor their intake of unhealthy food.
To conclude, even though it is fine for people to eat these foods occasionally, their primary diet should be healthy and home-cooked to maintain optimal levels of fitness.