Title: 37 Percent of American Adults Eat Fast Food Daily: CDC Report | Everyday Health
Headings: Many American Adults Eat Fast Food Daily — Here’s Why That’s a Problem
Many American Adults Eat Fast Food Daily — Here’s Why That’s a Problem
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Why Fast Food Often Isn’t the Healthiest Option
How to Make Smarter Choices When You’re on the Go
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Content: A study published in January 2012 in Public Health Nutrition observed an association between eating fast food and a higher risk of depression. When thinking about fast food and how it affects your health, Palmer says it’s important to look at what you’re not getting when you make a drive-through run. “ What’s lacking in fast food are the vegetables — you can find protein and bread, but in a sandwich it’s usually just one tomato and one leaf of lettuce, and that’s not enough nutrients,” she says. On top of that, it’s hard to find a healthy protein, let alone a plant-based protein like chickpeas or beans, says Palmer. And those carbohydrates? “ You may be getting white bread, but you’re typically not getting quality grains like quinoa or brown rice .” RELATED: The Ultimate Diet Guide for Stress Management
How to Make Smarter Choices When You’re on the Go
When you’re short on time, fast food can be difficult to resist. But Palmer says you can employ a few strategies to eat healthier on the go, including: Lean on leftovers.