Junk food saves time and is great help when you are kitchen challanged. But some foods shouldonly be consumed occasionally, as junk foods are usually low in nutrients and high in salt, sugar or fat.

How it affects you

Becoming overweight and developing vitamin and mineral deficiencies come wrapped up along with junk foods. The foods sold by popular fast food and takeaway joints are often high in saturated fats, which can cause your cholesterol levels to shoot up. Convenience foods usually contain high amounts of salt, which have been associated with an increased risk of high BP. soft drinks and cakes or pastries are high in sugar content and there is clear evidence that high sugar intake may contribute to the development of overwieght and obesity.

Detoxify

We all enjoy `treat` now and then and it`s okay to have some of these foods now and then as an extra. You can have them
occasionally as long as you have had your daily quota of lean meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables and cereals. Cutting back on takeaway foods will help reduce your salt & sugar intake.

1. Try to make a sesible choice as often as possible. Some fast foods can have relatively low levels of fat & salt.
2. It`s possible to eat junk & smart at the same time. For example, have pizzas with less cheese and meat, grilled chicken
and fish, grilled fish burgers. Team these with lemonade or iced tea instead if colas.

This post has been edited by Starluv: Mar 5 2008, 10:11 AM