Eating habits have changed in the past few decades. Life today is not how it was before when people wouldn’t have to worry about many health issues. Foods are the building block of every cell in the body, and it’s responsible for the proper functioning of the whole body. That’s why people should make the right choice when choosing what they want to eat. Years ago people used to prepare their own foods from fresh fruits and vegetables and nothing was preserved, unlike today that many meals contain chemicals and preservatives so they can last longer. In life there are two types of foods: healthy and unhealthy, which we have to learn to choose in order to make a change in life and maintain staying healthy. Choosing between eating healthy or
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Unhealthy foods nowadays contain chemicals, preservatives, artificial colors, and artificial flavors, which are really bad for the body. Some people do not have time to cook what they want to eat or they don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking, that’s why they choose unhealthy foods or junk food. In the University of Cambridge, researchers did a study over a 10 year period and they stated, “In 2012, 1000 kcal of “healthy” food cost approximately $12, while 1000 kcal of unhealthy food cost only $4” (Bekiempis). This shows on why many people choose to eat unhealthy instead of healthy because many aren’t able to purchase healthy food choices. Junk food is not only easy to prepare, however in addition it’s delicious and tasty to eat.
In comparison, both healthy and unhealthy eating seems to taste amazing. Many would believe that a hamburger is much better than a fruit salad, but when you come to compare their calorie intake you notice that a hamburger is worse than a fruit salad. Unhealthy foods are high in Trans fat, sodium and sugar which can lead to obesity, heart diseases, diabetes and other health problems. Quite the opposite healthy foods are high in minerals, vitamins, healthy fats and protein which can lead to good health, longer living and
Unhealthy foods nowadays contain chemicals, preservatives, artificial colors, and artificial flavors, which are really bad for the body. Some people do not have time to cook what they want to eat or they don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking, that’s why they choose unhealthy foods or junk food. In the University of Cambridge, researchers did a study over a 10 year period and they stated, “In 2012, 1000 kcal of “healthy” food cost approximately $12, while 1000 kcal of unhealthy food cost only $4” (Bekiempis). This shows on why many people choose to eat unhealthy instead of healthy because many aren’t able to purchase healthy food choices. Junk food is not only easy to prepare, however in addition it’s delicious and tasty to eat.
In comparison, both healthy and unhealthy eating seems to taste amazing. Many would believe that a hamburger is much better than a fruit salad, but when you come to compare their calorie intake you notice that a hamburger is worse than a fruit salad. Unhealthy foods are high in Trans fat, sodium and sugar which can lead to obesity, heart diseases, diabetes and other health problems. Quite the opposite healthy foods are high in minerals, vitamins, healthy fats and protein which can lead to good health, longer living and