Fast Food Every Now and Then

The fast food industry continues to come under fire as diseases like childhood obesity and diabetes reach epidemic proportions in this country.

There are some who say these establishments should be forced to change their menus (and most have recently) or at the very least reduce the fat (i.e. the good stuff) contained in their offerings.

I believe, however, that as grown adults we have the ability to decide whether to eat this stuff and how frequently we eat it. Just like anything else we might enjoy in life, consuming fast food should be done in moderation.

With all the negative attention fast food has been receiving lately, I'd like to point out some of the positive things fast food has to offer:

• When you're really hungry, you can get food fast
  
• Fast food is cheaper than restaurant food
  
• Sometimes it tastes good
  
• It's a great employment opportunity for young or low-skilled workers
  
• Depending on what you order, you might get a cool prize or a movie-theme glass

Remember, like anything else, moderation is the key. And oh yea-- if you can help it, avoid the drive-thru. You know what happens when you use the drive-thru.