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Pros And Cons Of Fast Food

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“In 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food. In 2014, the spending rose to nearly 200 billion. By 2020, the number is expected to be over $223 billion.” The fast food chain has quickly become the number one best seller all over the world. “Arguably, the first fast food restaurant was A&W, who first opened back in the year 1919.” As time continues along the fast food chain keeps on growing. Having already more than 500,000 restaurants all over the world, it is feared that profits in 2020 will arise to an astounding $223 billion dollars for the fast food industry. Many fast food items contain carbohydrates, which is turned into glucose in your body; making your blood sugar to increase. Your body naturally lets the pancreas release insulin to bring your blood sugar levels down back to normal. Overtime, this system can start to be overworked, and slow down causing weigh gain, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes.
Similar to carbohydrates, sugar is another common ingredient found in fast foods. The American Heart Association suggests only eating 100 to 150 calories of added sugar per day. That’s about six to nine teaspoons. Many fast-food drinks alone hold well over 12 ounces. A 12-ounce can of soda contains 8 teaspoons of sugar. That equals 130 calories, 39 grams of sugar, and nothing else. Trans fat is also common in:
• fried pies
• pastries
• pizza dough
• crackers
• cookies
Eating foods that contain Trans fat increases the levels of LDL, decreases

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