Question

Write a letter to your brother advising him not to eat fast food to lead a healthy life

Answer 1

Dear Brother,

How are you ? hope good.I have listened that you are eating fast food a lot. Fast food refers to food that can be prepared and served quickly. It can come from may places: sit-down restaurants, take-out, drive-thru, and delivery. Fast food is popular because the food is inexpensive, convenient, and tastes good. However, fast food is often made with cheaper ingredients such as high fat meat, refined grains, and added sugar and fats, instead of nutritious ingredients such as lean meats, whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables. Fast food is also high in sodium (aka salt) which is used as a preservative and makes food more flavorful and satisfying.

Is fast food bad?

There is no such thing as a “bad” food, but there are some foods you should try not to have on a regular basis. Because fast food is high in sodium, saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol, it isn’t something you should eat often. Eating too much over a long period of time can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity. Since eating a lot of trans fats could cause certain heart health problems, the FDA (Federal Food and Drug Administration) has required that trans fats (from partially hydrogenated oils) be removed from all foods served at restaurants by 2018.

People also often drink soda when they eat fast food which adds “empty” calories (calories that don’t make you feel full or provide nutrients) to the meal. It’s helpful to remember that with fast food, moderation is important.

Is some fast food healthier than others?

Many fast food chains have updated their menus to include healthier options. For example, some chains no longer serve foods with trans fat, and many have menu items that contain fruits and vegetables. Some menus even have special items labeled as “light” or “less than 500 calories” to help consumers easily identify lighter menu items. While lower calorie menu options are not necessarily “healthier,” the calorie counts can be helpful to reference when deciding between a few meal options. If you’re having fast food more than once a week, try to choose from some of the healthier choices on the menu.

Here are some tips:

Go light on the toppings: Added toppings usually means more sodium or unhealthy fats.

To lighten up your meal without taking away flavor:

Don’t overdo the salad dressing. Choose oil-based dressings such as Italian or balsamic vinaigrette instead of creamy salad dressings such as blue cheese and ranch which are high in saturated fat.

Use (or ask for) mustard or ketchup instead of mayonnaise or “special sauce”.

When ordering pizza, add veggies instead of meat, and get thin crust instead of deep dish.

Top your sandwiches with veggies such as onions, lettuce, and tomatoes instead of bacon or extra cheese.

Don’t add more salt to your meal. Salt is a major contributor to high blood pressure and heart disease and fast food tends to be loaded with it.Hope that you will not fast food anymore and will lead a healthy lifestyle.            

                                                                      your sister,

                                                                      (your name)

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