You all know how I love random obscure holidays. You know the ones, the holidays that you hear about on the internet or in your email. Today is one of those days and it sounds like a very fun one! Today, June 21st is National Junk Food Day. It’s a day devoted to all of those things that we are always told we are not supposed to eat. It is a great day to ditch your diet and have a few snacks that are usually off limits. Is it crunchy, salty, sweet, or sour? Is it deep fried? How about chocolaty or otherwise gooey? Maybe it is french fries or soda pop? There are so many kids of junk food to choose from if you want to indulge on National Junk Food Day.
National Junk Food Day originated in 1972. The director of the Center for Science in the Pulic Interest, Michael Jacobsen said foods with little nutritional value were unhealthy when eaten on a regular basis. Even though they are labeled as “junk,” these foods usually do not pose any immediate health risk and are generally safe when integrated into a well balanced diet. However, the consumption of a “junk food” heavy diet can have adverse effects on your health. So celebrate on National Junk Food Day and then get back to healthy eating tomorrow.
What are Americans eating on National Junk Food Day? I’m sure this varies around the country with people mostly consuming what is popular locally. We went to Jamba Juice today and now I am going to say that was in celebration of National Junk Food Day. Time Magazine compiled a list of what they thought were the Top Ten Iconic Junk Foods in America. Are any of your favorites on the list?
- Twinkies
- Cheese Puffs
- Moon Pies
- Doughnuts
- McDonald’s French Fries
- Chipwich
- Pork Rinds
- Snickers
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Doritos
Did you have any of those junk food treats today? No? There is still time to celebrate National Junk Food Day. Grab your favorite junk food and celebrate!