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. . Many individuals are using National Junk Food Day as an excuse to pig out on chips, soda, and candy bars.
Anti-celebration of National Junk Food Day
National Junk Food Day is the stuff of nightmares for many nutritionists. In everyday life, most people eat plenty of junk food. A day to celebrate junk food seems to be pedaling backward on progress improving the American diet. Some individuals are saying that National Junk Food Day should be a day for awareness, not a day for celebration.
Why junk food is loved
Though numerous agree that junk food is not good for you, it is incredibly popular. The primary reason, after sugar, salt and fat is simple – cost. It’s a simple calculation – a 400-calorie bag of potato chips can be $ 1, while a 400-calorie chicken breast is $ 3, and 400 calories of broccoli is very easily $ 5. With stretched-thin food budgets, junk food is the cheaper option. For families, school lunch programs and most institutions, nutritional value comes second.
Making your own Junk Food Day celebration
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. Try Instructables for the best instructions on making your own candy bar. An easier option would be making your own potato chips. Slice a bunch of potatoes very thinly, and bake or fry them quickly. If you need to get very creative, try homemade doughnuts or popcorn.
