Junk food has been beloved by busy business professionals and on-the-go types since its commercialization and widespread availability became commonplace. It’s convenient, quick, affordable for most budgets and of course it has all the essential food groups (fat, carbs, sugar, salt) in one easy-to-devour meal.

Although indulging oneself every now and again isn’t so bad, adopting a diet primarily comprised of junk food is bound to catch up with you at some point, and if you’re struggling with kidney disease, junk food can seriously impair your function, so it’s best to steer clear. But how? One of the hardest things to do with junk food cravings is to resist them, but here are some of the obvious benefits of junking that junk food and opting for a healthier diet. 

Better Nutrition
Eliminating junk food or significantly limiting it can open up your diet to more nutrient-dense food options as most junk food isn’t rich in things like calcium, vitamins and fiber. The more nutrients your body receives, the healthier it looks and feels and the better overall function you’ll experience.

Reduction of Health Risks
Things like hamburgers, french fries and other processed foods carry with them the burden of trans fats and high saturated fat content. This kind of fat is connected to visceral fat which targets the vital organs and is responsible for things like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and yes, even kidney disease. So, omitting junk food from your diet can dramatically lower these risks and effectively safeguard your health.

Better Sleep Quality
Unsurprisingly, a lot of junk food is loaded with additives and sweeteners that can keep you hard-wired all throughout your day. That might be good for a short-term burst of energy, but eventually even the most steadfast of workaholics need to rest and recharge. Insomnia’s been linked to excessive junk food consumption, so cutting back could help you sleep better, longer and more restfully.