It’s not official as outlined by the U.S. Government, but July 21 has long been called National Junk Food Day. With or without knowledge, many people celebrate this calorie-soaked holiday.
Straight-up National Junk Food Day celebrations
Celebrating National Junk Food Day is relatively simple, compared to some holidays. . Some are using this “holiday” as an excuse for pigging out.
Anti-celebration of National Junk Food Day
Nutritionists and good-food advocates are most likely having a heart attack over National Junk Food Day. In everyday life, most individuals eat plenty of junk food. A day to celebrate junk food seems to be pedaling backward on progress improving the American diet. Some dietitians are calling for National Junk Food Day to become a day to eat anything but junk food.
The love of junk food
Though many agree that junk food is not good for you, it is incredibly popular. Though the fat, sugar, and salt are one reason, cost is usually the first. 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. Nutritional value ends up coming second to the cost of the food.
Make your own National Junk Food Day
Making a pan of your own homemade Snickers on National Junk Food Day avoids the additives and stabilizers necessary for a shelf-stable candy bar. The full instructions for this confection could be found all over the web – but Instructables is the best we’ve found. An easier option would be making your own potato chips. Slice potatoes very thinly, and bake at 450 degrees. You could in addition try making your own doughnuts, your own coffee or your own candy-coated popcorn.
