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:: Influence of Western Culture::
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Recently it’s being noticed that the influence of the western culture in India is increasing to a great extent. Not only people talk and dress like the westerns but also have started eating like them. The western fast food market has set up a profitable base in India. Burgers, pizzas, etc. have become household foods now. Today’s generation is more inclined to eat these tasty foods than the nutritious food that are more needed.
Though these foods are tasty and easy to prepare, they have a lot of bad effects. Though there’s still not enough evidence found on the real dangers of the fast food lifestyle, recent studies have shown that fast food, eaten constantly over several years, increases the likelihood of both obesity and diabetes.
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One of the problems is that fast foods have, in general, a high glycemic food index. This study confirms the strong association between the frequency of eating at fast-food restaurants and an increase in weight gain and insulin resistance. The study doesn't indicate which aspect of fast food is responsible - portion size (which influences total energy intake) or the composition of the diet, or both. And doubtless the availability of giant soda drinks (Coca-Cola, Pepsi, etc) at fast-food outlets must carry some responsibility. |
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| There's evidence from other studies that the composition of fast foods usually has a high glycemic food index, which is known to increase the risk for development of diabetes.Though the solution of this problem may not be so easy, health education, together with increased availability of good but cheap food, is the best approach. And you should study the glycemic food index for your favorite "fast" foods -they may surprise you |
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