Life today has become fast and lifestyle changes have made people addicted to food and eatables that can be readily made. Fast food is the name coined for such food items which are either pre-cooked or can be cooked in lesser time than regular food.
People find it convenient to eat such food items which please the taste buds more than regular food. They contain more salts, sugar and no or very less dietary fiber but have spices that make it more palatable. Fast food items have no nutritional value and are extremely unhealthy. But still fast food items are popular as people find it hassle free to prepare and consume.
Fast foods have several side effects. The most immediate affect is on the energy levels that reach its peak on eating of junk food. The energy levels sometimes remain high and cause sleep disorders. Drowsiness sets in and the ability to concentrate reduces after the consumption of fast food. This is because it has excess of oil and calories and is not easy to digest.