Why are people drawn to fast food and sugary carbonated drinks?

Cravings for constant consumption of fast food and sugary carbonated beverages are most often associated with unmet psychological and physical needs, said physician-endocrinologist, dietitian Anastasia Tarasko told Lenta.ru.

The nutritionist warned that such a habit stifles a person's true desires for a while, but does not solve the original problem.

According to the doctor, lemonades contain a huge amount of sugar, so their regular consumption can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Chips contain many harmful additives and salt, the abuse of which shortens life expectancy.

Tarasko said the habit of snacking or replacing a full meal with fast food leads to cravings for salty foods, so it is better to make more substantial or healthy snacks, NEWS.ru reported.  

"Snacking once or twice a day is enough for a healthy adult, rather than eating chips or potato chips for almost the entire day. As a healthy snack, a vegetable snack such as carrots and celery with a handful of nuts is ideal... Dried vegetables, fruit, or a serving of berries," the endocrinologist recommended.

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