Unofficially, July 21 is “National Junk Food Day”. The very hazy origins of this holiday do not prevent many people from celebrating it.
Basic National Junk Food Day celebrations
The celebrations for National Junk Food Day are, in general, very simple. Food with very little nutritional value is generally very easy to get. Many people are using National Junk Food Day as an excuse to pig out on chips, soda, and candy bars.
The opposite 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.
Why junk food is attractive
Though numerous agree that junk food is not good for you, it is incredibly popular. There are several reasons, but the first is generally cost. It’s a simple calculation – a 400-calorie bag of potato chips can be $ 1, when a 400-calorie chicken breast is $ 3, and 400 calories of broccoli is very easily $ 5. When food budgets are stretched thin, it seems much less expensive to eat junk food. Nutritional value often comes second — for every person from the regular consumer to school lunch programs.
Making your own Junk Food Day celebration
Making your own homemade candy bar would be way to celebrate National Junk Food Day. Try Instructables for the best instructions on making your own candy bar. A much easier option would be making potato chips. Slice potatoes very thinly, and bake at 450 degrees. You will find plenty of other things you can try – homemade doughnuts, homemade popcorn, or more.
