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Fast food does not mean that they can eat it every day, but neither should it be eliminated completely. Although fast food is not the healthiest option for feeding children or adults, the pleasure and comfort of resorting to it on specific occasions is undeniable. We analyze some myths about fast fo

fast food does not mean that they can eat it every day, but neither should it be eliminated completely. Although fast food is not the healthiest option for feeding children or adults, the pleasure and comfort of resorting to it on specific occasions is undeniable. We analyze some myths about fast food, we discover the truths and the lies about this type of food.

Myths about fast food 1. Price.There is a popular belief that fast food is cheaper. In these times in which the family economy does not allow for great excesses, it is most tempting to bet on fast food not to spend. However, it is a false myth because this type of food does not come out cheaper. Preparing food at home based on

natural ingredients

will always be cheaper as well as healthy. 2. Salads. Many families come with their children to fast food restaurants and opt for a salad to accompany the menu and thus compensate for excess fat

. However, the salads of the big chains of fast food restaurants are not as healthy as they seem and many contain more calories than a pizza or the hamburger itself 3. Addiction. It is usually said that fast food containsaddictive substances

, but in reality it has not been possible to verify. What is proven is that the addiction to this type of food comes from a perfect balance, but not necessarily healthy, between the salt, sugar and fat contained in food. 4. Quality. The debate opens every so often about the quality of the products we consume. The truth is that fast food restaurants are also subject to the usualhealth controls y and that should be a sufficient guarantee for food to be perfectly consumable.

5. Prohibited. It is quite clear that fast food is not the más healthiest diet for our children, but it is not necessary to eliminate it from the lives of the little ones. Prohibiting the consumption of soft drinks and hamburgers will only attract more attention, so it is best to resort to fast food only on specific occasions so that children do not feel separated from the majority consumer habits. Laura Vélez.

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