July 21 has long been the unofficial “National” Junk Food Day. The very hazy origins of this holiday do not prevent people from celebrating it.
Straight-up National Junk Food Day celebrations
Celebrating National Junk Food Day is relatively simple, compared to some holidays. Junk food, defined as any food that has very little nutritional value, is very pervasive in most first-world countries. Some are using this “holiday” as an excuse for pigging out.
National Junk Food Day’s detractors
Nutritionists and good-food advocates are probably having a heart attack over National Junk Food Day. The reality is that most individuals already eat plenty of junk food every day. It is pedaling backwards to encourage junk food. Some people are saying that National Junk Food Day should be a day for awareness, not a day for celebration.
Why junk food is attractive
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, when a 400-calorie chicken breast is $ 3, and 400 calories of broccoli is easily $ 5. When trying to get enough calories, junk food is cheaper on a thin food budget. Nutritional value ends up coming second to the cost of the food.
Making your own Junk Food Day celebration
Making your own homemade candy bar would be a great way to celebrate National Junk Food Day. The best instructions for making them could possibly be found in places like Instructables. 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.
