We all know fast food is bad for us. Even worse, temptation seems to be around every corner. Just in case you needed a few more reasons to stay away, here are ten random disturbing fast food facts:
1. Over 90% of American children eat at McDonald’s at least once a month.
2. The creamy middle of a Twinkie is not cream at all but mostly Crisco, which is vegetable shortening.
3. Obiesity is only second to smoking as the #1 cause of death in America.
4. Research shows that watching commercials for junk food makes children want to eat more of it.
5. The average adult in the US drinks 500 cans a year of soda. This amounts to more than 70,000 calories.
6. Each of those cans of soda contains 10 teaspoons of sugar.
7. There are more than 300,000 fast food restaurants in the U.S. alone.
8. The average American consumes 63 pounds of high-fructose corn syrup in a year.
9. The junk food industry targets young children on purpose – as young as two – to create brand loyalty.
10. Fast food companies make more profits on their soft drinks than on their food products.
Just in case you weren’t sure of all the reasons why you need to be staying away from fast food, these ten reasons are even more evidence why you should be steering clear. If you’re trying to lose fat, a single trip to a fast food joint can literally stop your prgress in its tracks. Stay away from fast food for your health and for your fat loss goals!