Carbohydrate, fats and proteins represent the 3 macronutrients you need to sustain normal biochemical functions. Eating the right among of calories, proteins and fat result in healthy eating. Most of the time, we don't check the Nutrition Facts table, especially when it comes to Fast Food Chains. We ignore the fact that fast food carry the most calories and fat but its not healthy ones. An example would be Burger King (BK).
The Whopper sandwich with cheese has 710 calories, a total of 45 fat and 30 protein (not including the French fries and beverage). Fast food chains, not just Burger King contain large amount of carbohydrates, added sugar, unhealthy fat and salt (sodium). The food provide high calories (empty Calories) yet offer little to no nutritional value. Fast food result in gaining weight and sometimes bring health issues. ex. slow breathing, high in cholesterols, depression etc.
For a better health life, staying away from fast-food chain is for the best. Fast food doesn't provide enough nutrient that our body needs, not to mention the way animals are treated when they're being led to slaughter. Not just that, weird ingredients are being added too the food, chemicals, artificial coloring and more. The food handling is sad as it gets, employees don't have the necessary training or safety of education to do it right, not to also mention that the place is full of bacteria. Choosing how to eat depends on oneself, but eating healthy is the right way!
Fact:
The average women require 1500 - 2200 on calories per day, while the men require 1800 - 2200 on calorie per day. If you consume 2000 calories, 200 should come from proteins, or about 50 gram. Carbohydrate of the average 1,800 calories diet should contain between 210 - 290 grams, which is equal to 45 - 65% of your daily calories. Fat of the average 1,800 calories should diet should have between 40 - 65 grams of fat per day, 20 - 35% of calories.
(These levels are calculated by gender, age, and activity level for reference-sized individuals.)
sources:
- http://thescienceofeating.com/food-combining-how-it-works/calories-fat-carbs-protein-per-day/
- http://www.canadianliving.com/health/nutrition/article/calories-protein-carbohydrates-and-fat-how-much-do-i-need
- http://www.healthline.com/health/fast-food-effects-on-body
- http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961233/top-10-reasons-not-to-eat-fast-food
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