Grub

 

I very infrequently indulge in "junk food", but when I do I am not overwrought with guilt. If one scrutinizes "junk food" it becomes obvious that for many folks it is no worse and no better than their typical home fodder. Leaving aside those examples that are extra greasy, or jumbo sized, or have extra cheese, et cetera, a very simple burger meal, for example, is often lean meat (cooked over a fire in many locations, translating to less fat), with lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. The fries, for example, may very well be cooked with light oil and that veggie is chock full of nutrients (in truth, one can simply skip this and any soda (or get a salad) if carbs are a problem). These ingredients sound like home fixins. People will make this at home (and often add bacon or cheese, perhaps with chips in lieu of fries, along with sausage and god-knows-what-the-*$%^*- is-in-it hot dogs) and suddenly it is 'good ole home cookin'. Folks is funny.