Processed foods are convenient, and not all of them are bad for you: pre-chopped vegetables, or fruits canned in their own juice, are just two examples. Sometimes, however, convenience can mean large amounts of hidden sodium, fats, and sugar, which are always bad news. read more
Processed foods aren't just microwave meals and other ready meals. A processed food is any food that has been altered in some way during preparation. Food processing can be as basic as: freezing ; canning ; baking ; drying ; Not all processed foods are unhealthy but some processed foods may contain high levels of salt, sugar and fat. read more
In fact, most of the foods you buy in the grocery store have been "processed" in some way. Even whole foods, like fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, have likely been cleaned, trimmed, shelled, husked, ground, or wrapped before they made their way to your grocery cart. read more