In many nations, International junk foods are replacing traditional dishes. While many people would prefer to choose the option of eating junk food instead of local food, I think traditional food is a better choice to preserve traditional culture and stay healthy.
To begin with, it is said that junk food is convenient because it is always available and it doesn’t take much time to prepare. Many people nowadays don’t have enough time to make their own meals; therefore, they would certainly choose takeaway such as McDonald’s or KFC to eat. For example, many young people and office workers today like International fast food because of the strange taste and how convenient it is.
On the other hand, local dishes are also a good choice for our health. Because fast food includes a lot of fat and cholesterol , it may cause health problems such as heart disease or obesity. Recent researches have shown that the rate of obesity is increasing since the introduction of fast food in developing countries. Also, local food is a vital and irreplaceable part of any culture. For example, we cannot imagine what will happen with Vietnam without Pho or Bun Cha.
In conclusion, although food is extremely convenient and always available, we should refrain from consuming too much that can result in many serious diseases.