Because it’s fat, that’s why we don’t let it enter our body, that’s why it starts a trend, a trend not to eat these types of food if you want to look slim. What these people don’t know is that the key to being healthy is not just cutting down on these fatty foods. What we also don’t realize is that all those fattening foods such as Ice cream and chocolate are not that harmful to our bodies. Plain milk chocolate contains a lot of iron which combines with protein to form haemoglobin, the red substance in blood that carries oxygen and carbon-dioxide to cells. Sometimes, we just assume that something is fat because it’s oily or it is junk food. As long as we don’t eat vast amounts of it, fat in those foods shouldn’t be a problem.
Chicken wings, French fries, ice cream, muffins, biscuits, chocolate, candies, hamburgers, soft drinks, they all add up to two words, Food Paradise. If only we could eat as much as we want and not get fat, if only all the excess fat would go away by itself. If only…
Yes, there is a way where you can eat as much fatty foods as you want and not get fat. Carbohydrates. They are the hidden fat. Carbs are also a main source of energy but if that energy is not used, then those extra carbs are stored as fat. Many people think that eating 3 slices of bread is better than eating a slice of bread, but in reality, it actually isn’t. You also need to make sure to exercise regularly to burn off the extra calories and to keep the organs healthy.
There’s another reason why we eat all these fatty junk foods is because they are also called ‘comfort food’, food that we eat when we need a little comfort. For example, when you came home really tired from school, you would not feel like eating a bowl of noodles, instead, you would snack on biscuits and chocolate. Comfort food are there to make us feel better, maybe that’s why we can’t stop ourselves to eat it. Comfort food is also eaten while we are watching TV. We can learn to change these habits by eating healthier foods such as carrot and celery sticks. They may not be as delicious but they act as a good snack when you feel like chewing on something.
Although adults tell us everyday to cut down on junk food, I feel that this is not necessary. As long as we exercise frequently and maintain a balanced diet, then we should be able to eat whatever we want. I think this because as a teenager, I know how it feels when you crave to eat something like ice cream. You just can’t stop yourself from reaching out to open the freezer door. Just as long as you don’t over do it, then it’s fine. Everyone’s who’s reading this is probably still having their growth sprout so eating more food won’t do any harm.
As we get older, the fat becomes harder to get rid of so we have to watch our diet. This is because the fat builds up over time and cannot be taken away as easily. You’re only young once. WE’RE only young once, so make the most of it because if we don’t eat what we want now, we might be able to when we get older.
‘I took a deep breath and told my friends to stop staring. They swiveled their heads to look at me instead. I told them it wasn’t wrong to eat what she was eating and that it was okay to eat fatty foods. They all looked at me as if I was crazy. I didn’t care. I got up, came back with a plate of French fries and started chewing.”
Its fattening, it’s oily, it makes you gain weight like crazy, it’s comfort food, its just what you need. Who cares about those extra calories? Who cares about what other people think of you when you eat them? It’s what you think about the food that matters, you’re only young once, so eat like there’s no tomorrow.