Well, the answer to that question is a resounding “YES!” Everyone knows that and everyone agrees. Ask anybody on the street that question and they are likely to tell you that, yes, junk food is really bad for one’s health.

The problem, however is that people have different ideas and concepts of what “junk” food is. People tend to think of hotdogs as food, not as junk food.

So, what exactly is “junk” food and why is it really bad for your health?

Well, literally, something is called “junk” when it has little or no value. It is only fit to be thrown out. The same idea is used in the term “junk” food – it is food that has little or no nutritional value.

It is something edible, something you can eat, but it has little or no nutrition. In fact, “junk” food contains a lot of things that are bad for you such as sugar, fat and calories. Continue reading →

Eating and drinking are two of the primary sources of happiness for some individuals. In a way, food and drink connect us to others and opens a variety of doors that were previously closed.

However, what if eating felt more like a chore as opposed to something beneficial? What if the guilt associated with eating left you feeling worthless?

Unfortunately, unhealthy eating habits can cause a certain anxiety around food that can have lasting effects on our psyche.

If you have experienced debilitating consequences from bad eating habits, likely you didn’t notice the initial signs. In order to better understand how food impacts our body, let’s first consider six signs identify flawed eating habits. Continue reading →