Why do People Choose Fast Food?

If you're in a rush after a hard days work, or in a rush to grab some food in a hurry or just don't want to take the time to make a meal then what do you do? Fast food has drawn in young children as well as adults because the children go to McDonalds for the toys and the parents let them run around in the playstructure to get a quiet brake to talk. Most people look for the nearest McDonald's or Burger King and pull in the drive through and order a burger, fries and a Coke. But do you really know what you are putting into your body? I hope this Blog clears that issue up and saves you a world of hurt.

What is Bad about Eating too much Fast Food and Bad Nutrition?

Of course the main issues with people eating too much fast food is high blood cholesterol, clogged arteries which leads to heart attacks or ever heart failure as well as the most well known problem obesity. The reason for people eating too much fast food and becoming obese is that the same food portion has more fat in it than a normal meal, which means we end up eating more fat than should be taken in per meal. The effects of poor nutrition are:low bone density, slowed growth, decreased alertness, higher risk of getting sick, cancer, diabetes and overall shorten your life span.

What are Some Healthy Alternatives for Fast Food?

The problem with fast food is that most people don't even consider the healthy options at the food court or drive through. Next time you go to McDonalds try having a salad but watch the dressing. If you know that there won't be time to have a meal, then plan ahead. In the morning make a lunch or a ligh snack. Stock up on snacks like trailmix, granola bars and prewashed vegetables.
Or just order a water instead of that large Coke, even small changes can make a difference; order a yogurt or even just ask for no mayonaise on your club sandwich.
McDonalds has a Penne Pasta Salad for 266 calories, the Feta Cheese Salad for 239 calories, the Fruit Bag for 42 calories and the Strawberry Yogurt Burst at 21 calories.
Burger King has also added some healthy options to their menu: The Chicken Sandwhich for 322, Flame Drilled Chicken Salad for 140 calories and a Garden Salad for 35.
KFC has a warm chicken salad 256 calories and a corn on the cob side dish for 150 calories.

What Should People Do To Stay Healthy?

People should try to eat as little fast food as possible and get the required amount of physical activity per day. Make it a habit to not get the extra fries and drink and order a water, go to the local gym or go jogging with your family and make it fun. Jog to the park or just walk the dog on a longer route than usual.

Calories in your Favourite Fast Food:

McDonald's:
Deluxe Breakfast.........................1,220calories
Chicken McNuggets(20)..............840calories
Double Quarter Pounder
With cheese.................................730calories
Big Mac.......................................560calories
Large Fries..................................570calories
Sausage McMuffin With Eggs.......450calories
Chocolate Triple Thick Shake......1,160calories

Burger King:
Triple Whopper with Cheese.......1,230calories
Whopper With Cheese.................760calories
Double Croissan'Wich w:cheese...680calories
Enormous Omelet Sandwich........740calories

Pizza Hut:
Pasta Bakes Primavera+chicken...1,050calories
Meat Lover Personal Pan..............890calories
Personal Pan Pepperoni Pizza......640calories
Super Supreme 4forAll Pizza.......750calories

KFC:
Popcorn Chicken-Family Size......1,210calories
Chicken Pot Pie...........................770calories
Extra Crispy Chicken Breast........460
Boneless Sweet&Spicy Wings.......540
Original Recipe Chicken..............360

Subway:
Pastrami Sub (12in).....................1,140
Chicken&Bacon Ranch Sub..........1,080