In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast foods. This has a negative impact on families, individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, fast
food
is replaced traditional
foods
in several countries. It has several drawbacks to relationships among family members, friends, and communities.
This
essay discusses traditional
foods
and fast
foods
and I disagree to replace traditional
foods
with fast
foods
. ,First of all, traditional
food
is healthier than fast
food
.
For example
, it contains numerous natural products which contain high amounts of vitamins and minerals.
However
, untraditional
food
can not be compared with the traditional one because has
less
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or no natural products, but
instead
, it is rich in unhealthy compounds
such
as lipids, proteins, and free radicals which sometimes cause cancer in human beings. So , I prefer traditional
foods
not fast
foods
. Despite the above, traditional
foods
make a good relationship between family members and individuals in societies.
For instance
, if someone makes traditional
food
at home, he invites his friends to eat in his home and they meet each other which makes renew the relationships between friends and family members, and leads to make a good community.
In addition
, it increases the value of love in the heart of each individual. In conclusion, fast
food
has various side effects on human health
such
as causing cancer or other diseases.
Nevertheless
, traditional
foods
are healthier and produced from natural products in general. Because of
this
, I prefer traditional
foods
and disagree to replace them with fast
food
which
are
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unhealthy.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • obesity
  • diabetes
  • cultural identity
  • heritage
  • local economy
  • employment
  • family dynamics
  • bonding time
  • carbon footprint
  • non-sustainable farming
  • nutritional value
  • healthcare costs
  • traditional cooking skills
  • cultural diversity
  • packaging
  • on-the-go lifestyle
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