Do low prices of fast food help you positively or negatively?
By Anish Asokan
@RevivedWarrior (2795)
India
October 2, 2024 12:17pm CST
There is no denial that fast food offers a quick and easy meal option. It serves best for people who do not know to cook or has busy lifestyles.
Since fast food is affordable, many with limited time or financial constraints prefer the same. The immediate access to food at low cost, make it favourite for many poor and middle-class families. In fact, based on some analysis most fast-food chains make money from students, low-income families and busy professionals. For these set of people, fast food is affordable and helps with their lives.
At the same time, fast food tends to be high in fats and sugars and so in calories Over reliance on fast food could be detrimental to long term health. Plus, the nutrition value from fast food is often less compared to home cooked food.
So, is low prices of fast food really helping your positively or negatively?
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12 responses
@RevivedWarrior (2795)
• India
3 Oct
One good reason to avoid non-nutritious fast food! Thanks for sharing!
@TheHorse (221138)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct
@RevivedWarrior I used to go to McDonald's pretty often. No more.
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@porwest (93829)
• United States
8 Oct
@RevivedWarrior It used to be that way here. But no more.
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@RevivedWarrior (2795)
• India
4 Oct
In most Asian countries, fast food is cheaper compared to a good restaurant meals. Thats , one big business tactic I have seen by fast food chains. It is outrageous in US and Europe.Thanks for sharing!
@kaylachan (73068)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Oct
Well, it has no real impact. It's subject to inflation. So sometimes, it's cheeper to buy food and cook it it then it is to grab fast food. I will get it once a week, maybe as a treat for going shopping. But for the most part.... It's not part of my daily life. Truth is, unless you take the time to research the food you're getting you could be putting unhealthy fats and sugars into your system and not realizing it.
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@kaylachan (73068)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Oct
@RevivedWarrior Not a problem.
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@RevivedWarrior (2795)
• India
3 Oct
Very true - we should have things in mdoeration and ensure what we are having is made in safe environments. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (2795)
• India
3 Oct
Having home food is best as it is nutritious and made in safe ways. Thanks for sharing!
@sathviksouvik (19778)
•
6 Jan
I think fast food is useful only during weekends. It is not nutritious. Home made food is the best
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@RevivedWarrior (2795)
• India
6 Jan
Home made food is the best , atleast health wise . I agree fast food is not nutritious in many counts. Thanks for sharing!
@nela13 (58745)
• Portugal
3 Oct
@RevivedWarrior moderation is indeed the key. you're welcome.
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@allknowing (138616)
• India
3 Oct
Low or high price that does not bother me because I am nowhere near fast food
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@luisadannointed (6731)
• Philippines
2 Oct
I think anything that is too much is bad. I think we should still schedule are habit in eating out because they have lots of preservatives and other ingredients that is really harmful to body.
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@RevivedWarrior (2795)
• India
3 Oct
Very true - most people do not have anything in moderation and well the preservatives and other ingredients are not doing any favour to our bodies. Thanks for sharing!
@1creekgirl (41939)
• United States
6 Oct
Fast food is very expensive here in the US. We can eat a good meal in a sit down restaurant cheaper than at a fast food place.
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@RevivedWarrior (2795)
• India
6 Oct
Guess, thats the reason why they are concentrating on other developing countries and have lower prices for their items compared to a good restaurant. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (2795)
• India
4 Oct
Thats the best thing to do for healthy living. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (2795)
• India
3 Oct
Well, thats one good reason to avoid fast food. Thanks for sharing!
@Candybee (14)
• South Africa
5 Jan
Not at all even if fast food can be cheaper its still life threatening of illnesses,the amount of obesity increases in our world because of high calories and fat, I had a bigger weight growing up but now I eat healthy with a bit of yummy so fast food has a nagetive effect.
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@RevivedWarrior (2795)
• India
6 Jan
Well, fast food has good amount of calories and fat. You made a good choice. Thanks for sharing!
