Obviously, to maintain a healthy weight, we know it’s necessary to exercise and eat healthy. While many of us know that processed food is bad for us, it’s so easily available. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do our best to limit them in our diets.
Additionally, we don’t always have the time or energy to prepare wholesome meals. As a result, we succumb to the convenience that processed food offers. This is not always a bad thing. Albeit these foods are bad for you, it’s nearly impossible to completely omit it from our diet. In fact, this type of food is everywhere throughout the world.
However, following a diet that consists mostly of these foods makes us susceptible to weight gain. Not to mention, many other health issues. In this article, we’ll discuss what processed food is and how it impacts our overall health.
What Is Altered Food?
In essence, processed food is any food that has been altered in some way. For example, it’s been canned, frozen, dried, packed, or altered with added ingredients like preservatives. In fact, almost all foods you buy at your grocery store is considered processed food. Because some of it is washed or cooked, it falls into this category.
However, this article will focus on food that has be more heavily processed. And not processed foods that have simply been cut, washed, etc.
Why Processed Food Is Bad For You
Processed foods may cause several physical and mental health issues that go beyond simply gaining weight. Health risks caused by heavily processed food include:
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Increased Risk of Cancer
Anxiety and Depression
High Blood Pressure
Food that’s processed are addictive and lack nutrients that your body and brain need to function properly. In addition to that, they are loaded with calories and easy to digest. For this reason, it’s a perfect combination for unhealthy weight gain.
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