Summer break is in full swing, the summer camps have ended, and the kids are at home. Sometimes, we don't have the energy to cook, and occasionally we want to treat ourselves and our children by eating out at fast food stalls. But what's really in those meals? Junk food, as the name suggests, is quick, cheap, and readily available food that often contains high amounts of fat, salt, and sugar.
Within the wide variety of junk food, some are more harmful to your health than others. Here's how to choose, from the most harmful to the least: 7 View gallery Junk food ( Photo: Shutterstock ) Hot dog in a bun: Taking the top spot for the most harmful food is the hot dog in a bun. It offers no nutritional value, is high in saturated fat and preservatives that harm our health, and has a high caloric value of about 400 calories per serving.
It's made from processed meat, including the fatty and low-quality parts left over from the meat, which are mixed with more fat, making the mixture a festival of harmful fats. Additionally, the accompanying condiments like ketchup and mayonnaise, which contain high amounts of sugar, and the white flour bun, considered an empty carbohydrate, make this dish low in nutritional value and harmful to health. 7 View gallery Hot dog in a bun ( Photo: Shutterstock ) Healthy alternative: Opt for a high-quality protein dish like chicken breast or even schnitzel, along with whole grain bread and vegetables that provide dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phyto.