Convenience Food vs Health Food | AspKom Health

With the fast lifestyle people are spending more time outside working instead at home. Cooking has taken the backseat for them. With the limited time in hand the tendency for the individual is turning towards adopting convenience food. This trend is widely popular amongst the working population, teenage children, people living in hostels, bachelors etc.

The reason for adopting the same is the convenience and taste both are retained in the packaged food. Most convenient foods can be eaten immediately or after adding some water or little heating which is quite easy and less time consuming.

The main reason for the success of packaged convenience food is its cost, taste and non-perishable nature. In the process we lose the health aspect of the same and a lot of preservatives, added sugars and fats are included in the processing. Most of the convenience foods have become very popular because they can be served as a quick snack or meal.

With time the adoption for package convenience food is increasing because of the following advantages which are offered by them.

• Reduces the preparation time
• No Storing, Buying or Planning of Ingredients
• No Leftovers
• Faster presentation and easy cleaning up
• Anyone can cook very easily, as there is no complex cooking process
• Reduced spoilage
• Cost effective

Disadvantages of Convenience Foods

• Cost per serving is higher than homemade
• Harder to control fat, salt and sugar levels
• Lack of fruits and vegetables which are an essential component of our balanced diet
• High in calories, fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt and trans-fats which in the long run impact your health