Processed foods should not be a part of your diet

Processed foods are bad for because they are high in sugar, fat, salt, and lack fiber, vitamins and minerals. People who consume more ultra-processed foods have a greater risk of obesity, hypertension and high blood sugar levels, which can lead to heart disease and diabetes.

Disadvantages to processed foods:

• High in sugar and high-fructose corn syrup
• Engineered for overconsumption
• Contains artificial ingredients
• High in carbohydrates
• Low in nutrients
• Low in fiber
• High in trans fat
• Require less time and energy to digest

Highly processed foods often contain:

• Preservatives: Chemicals that prevent the food from rotting.
• Colorants: Chemicals that are used to give the food a specific color.
• Flavor: Chemicals that give the food a particular flavor.
• Texturants: Chemicals that give a particular texture.

Foods to avoid:

• bacon
• granola bars
• dried fruit
• instant ramen
• fruit snacks
• flavored nuts
• kitchen dinners
• microwaveable popcorn
• ketchup

You should avoid these food due to all the added sugars and high sodium. Processed foods are easily accessible but doesn’t mean you should gravitate towards them. Overall, you will feel a lot more energized and happier if you have a healthy salad with chicken rather than a greasy hamburger with tons of sodium and ketchup lathered on it.

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