Fast Food Nutrition: What You Need To Know
When eating fast food, nutrition is often compromised for convenience,but it doesn 't have be. Since fast food restaurants are continually being blamed for the nation 's obesity problem, most now offer healthy choices.
Low Carb Fast Food
It is possible to get low carb fast food. A hamburger patty has zero carbs, all the carbs come from the bun and the condiments. When you order a bunless burger it will most likely be served with lettuce. Grilled chicken has none to very few carbs, depending on the restaurant. A garden salad without dressing is also a good choice.
Chinese food contains many vegetables, so you would think it is packed with nutrients, but these veges are stir-fried in oil, which takes away a lot of their nutritional value. All of the dishes also contain added
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Most fast food places offer chicken sandwiches and salads that are not deep fried. If you stay away from the sauces, these are very healthy choices.
Fast Food Danger
The biggest danger with fast food is all the unhealthy calories content from fat, starch, sugar, and salt. And, in general, it lacks the vitamins, minerals and fiber your body needs. This means you will be hungry again soon after.
But the really frightening part about fast food is that most are not prepared fresh in a kitchen. They are processed and developed in a laboratory-style factory. The amount of chemicals, preservatives and flavors that are added is mind-boggling. These chemicals and preservatives slow down the degradation of perishable foods, and the addictive flavors keep customers coming back for more.
One of the biggest concerns is the additional stress put on your liver to try to process these added chemicals and preservatives. Therefore, it can 't do what is supposed to do, which is contribute to the fat burning process that turns food into energy. As a result your body will store more fat than it