What 1000 calories of Junk Food looks like

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When we head to our local fast food spot, we usually don’t just order a burger and leave, places like Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, KFC… make it incredibly easy to eat a lot more than you’ve planned, simply because you’re given the impression that you’re getting a good deal, and that it’s not a full “meal” until it’s eaten with a side of fries and coleslaw.

Ever thought about the calories you’re consuming in your meals?
Sure 1,000 calories seems a BIG number to you but you’d be surprised how easy it is to hit more than this in just one sitting.

On average, women should consume between 1,400 to 2,000 calories per day, and men between 2,000 and 3,000 calories, depending on age and physical activity level. In any rate, eating more than 1,000 calories in one sitting isn’t good for anyone’s diet.

It takes 3,500 calories for you to gain an extra 1 pound

We underestimate the calories we usually eat, therefore I’ve rounded up in an easy way your favorite meals, desserts and drinks to give you an idea and maybe help you make better choices now to enhance your health.

 

1- McDonald’s

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Similar rating for other famous burger restaurants.

 

2- Pizzas

pizzahut

 

3- Starbucks

starbucks

 

4- Nutella & Peanut Butter

nutella

 

5- Movies Popcorn

popcorn

 

6- Dunkin Donuts

dunkin

Junk food is heavy on your stomach and could cause indigestion, heartburn and other gastrointestinal issues. A high-intake of junk food could also lead to other health problems, including diabetes, High blood pressure and obesity. It also tends to be high in fats as well as sugars, both of which can lead to weight gain.

If you are trying to keep up a healthy, active lifestyle you will want to eliminate junk food from your diet. If you eat it once in a while, as a “treat,” you probably won’t suffer any consequences.

The bottom line is that Healthy Lifestyle requires balance, in the foods you eat, the beverages you consume, the way you carry out your daily activities, and in the amount of physical activity or exercise you include in your daily routine.

 

Cheers for a Healthy Lifestyle,
Coach Eliane.

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Eliane Bou Assy
Author: Eliane Bou Assy

I’m on a mission to educate, motivate and inspire people to live healthy 365 days a year through eating better food and moving more effectively. Make a difference, join me to live a “Healthy Lifestyle”.

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