2. What is Junk/Fast Food
■ Junk food is a pejorative term for food containing high levels
of calories from sugar or fat with little fibre,
protein, vitamins or minerals. Junk food can also refer to high
protein food like meat prepared with saturated fat. Food from
many hamburger outlets, pizza and fried chicken outlets is
often considered as junk food.
■ Concerns about the negative health effects resulting from a
"junk food"-heavy diet, especially obesity, have resulted
in public health awareness campaigns, and restrictions
on advertising and sale in several countries
■ Andrew F. Smith, in his book, Encyclopedia of Junk Food and
Fast Food, defines junk food as "those commercial products,
including candy, bakery goods, ice cream, salty snacks, and
soft drinks, which have little or no nutritional value but do have
plenty of calories, salt, and fats.
3. Types of Junk/Fast Food
■ Sugars, Refined Foods
– like sugar and plain flour (maida) based items including white bread and
most packaged goods, like Twinkies and sugar donuts, etc
■ Fats & Hydrogenated Oils
– They are found in cookies, chips, candy bars, fried foods, muffins, bologna,
etc. etc
■ Fast Food
– Fish & Chips, Pizza, Burger, Fried chicken, Sausages, Noodles, Pasta,
Noodles, etc.
■ Snacks &, Desserts
– Hot-dogs, Donuts, Potato chips, French fries, Crisps, Popcorn, Sweets,
Biscuits, Ice-cream, Tacos, Potato wedges, Pancakes, Biscuits, Cookies,
etc.
■ French Fries, Potato Chips
– and other deep fried snacks are sources of cholesterol, trans fats, and salt
that work towards clogging the arteries
■ Carbonated Beverages
– contain a very high concentration of sugar. Their sugar-free or zero varieties
contain sweeteners like aspartame that are harmful if consumed over a
period.
4. Types of Junk/Fast Food
■ Burgers
– are the worst junk foods. They contain everything we shouldn't eat. They
contain sauces high in sugar and sodium, fried patties loaded with trans-fats,
cheese containing high amount of dairy fat and mayonnaise with preservatives
and egg yolks.
■ Ice Creams
– Creamier ice creams are the worst junk foods. A single serving of most ice
creams can contain more than 15 g of fat and high amounts of sugar,
increasing waistline.
■ Pizzas
– are relatively safe as they had low levels of salt and fats. But, those packed
with cheese were in the danger zone.
■ Drinks & Soft Drinks Containing Sugar
– Coke, Pepsi, Fanta, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Lemonade, Hot chocolate, Milkshake
■ Cakes
– Creamy cakes contain a highly processed, uncooked form of carbohydrate.
This kind of white bread has a high glycemic index which in combination with
the high amount of sugar ensures that the blood sugar levels are boosted
instantly.
■ Sugary Cereals
– Most of the popular brands of so called healthy cereals coated with sugar, like
8. How to Get Rid of Junk/Fast Food
■ Drink Water
– Drinking water before meals may reduce cravings and appetite, as well as
help with weight loss.
■ Eat More Protein
– Increasing protein intake may reduce cravings by up to 60% and cut the
desire to snack at night by 50%
■ Distance Yourself From the Craving
– Try to distance yourself from the craving by chewing gum, going on a walk
or taking a shower.
■ Plan Your Meals
– Planning your meals for the day or upcoming week eliminates spontaneity
and uncertainty, both of which can cause cravings.
■ Avoid Getting Extremely Hungry
– Hunger is a big reason for cravings. Avoid extreme hunger by always
having a healthy snack ready.
9. How to Get Rid of Junk/Fast Food
■ Fight Stress
– Being under stress may induce cravings, eating and weight
gain, especially in women.
■ Take Spinach Extract
– Spinach extract delays the digestion of fat and increases the
levels of hormones that can reduce appetite and cravings.
■ Practice Mindful Eating
– Mindful eating is about learning to recognize the difference
between cravings and actual hunger, helping you choose
your response.
■ Get Enough Sleep
– Sleep deprivation may disrupt normal fluctuations in appetite
hormones, leading to cravings and poor appetite control.
■ Eat Proper Meals
– Eating proper meals helps prevent hunger and cravings,
while also ensuring that your body gets the nutrients it
needs.
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