30/08/2025
According to chatGPT.... Hereβs a list of the Top 10 most popular junk foods worldwide (based on popularity, sales, and global consumption):
Pizza π β Cheesy, greasy, and loved almost everywhere.
Burgers π β Fast-food staple, high in fat and calories.
French Fries π β Often paired with burgers, very high in oil and salt.
Potato Chips / Crisps π₯ β Extremely popular snack food.
Soda / Soft Drinks π₯€ β High sugar, no nutrients.
Ice Cream π¦ β Sweet, creamy, and calorie-dense.
Candy / Chocolates π«π¬ β High in sugar, addictive.
Donuts π© & Pastries π₯ β Refined flour + sugar + oil.
Fried Chicken π β Crispy and tasty but deep-fried.
Packaged Instant Noodles π β Quick to make, but high in sodium and additives.
π All of these are fine once in a while, but frequent consumption is linked with obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
What about momo
ChatGPT said:
Great question π
Momo (dumplings) are a bit of a borderline case.
If they are steamed momo, theyβre actually not considered junk food (especially if filled with vegetables, chicken, or lean meat). Steaming avoids excess oil, and they can be fairly balanced if eaten with light chutney.
So, momo can be:
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Healthy-ish snack/meal β steamed, with more veggies, less salt, whole wheat wrappers.