Monday, July 26, 2010

Calorie counts climb on National Junk Food Day

July 21 has long been the unofficial “National” Junk Food Day. With or without knowledge, many individuals celebrate this calorie-soaked holiday. Post resource – National Junk Food Day keeps calorie counts climbing by Personal Money Store.

Probably the most basic National Junk Food Day celebrations

Celebrating National Junk Food Day is relatively simple, compared to some holidays. In many countries, junk food – food with very little nutritional value – is easy to get. Many people are using National Junk Food Day as an excuse to pig out on chips, soda, and candy bars.

Anti-celebration of National Junk Food Day

National Junk Food Day is the stuff of nightmares for many nutritionists. In everyday life, most people eat plenty of junk food. A day to celebrate junk food is apparently pedaling backward on progress improving the American diet. Some people are saying that National Junk Food Day should be a day for awareness, not a day for celebration.

Why junk food is attractive

Despite the non-nutritional value of junk food, it is a huge industry. There are a number of reasons, but the first is typically cost. Simple calculations say that a 400 calorie bag of potato chips is cheaper than 400 calories of chicken. When trying to get enough calories, junk food is cheaper on a thin food budget. For families, school lunch programs and most institutions, nutritional value comes second.

Make your own National Junk Food Day

Making your own homemade candy bar would be a fantastic way to celebrate National Junk Food Day. Try Instructables for the best instructions on making your own candy bar. A much easier option would be making potato chips. Just slice potatoes very thinly, and bake at 450 degrees on a well-oiled sheet. There are plenty of other things you could try – homemade doughnuts, homemade popcorn, or more.



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