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How bad is getting more than half of our calories from ultra processed foods? Because that’s what many of us do! This post from Glamour.com clears the air on what ultra-processed foods really are and their impact on health. Admit it: sometimes when you reach for a convenience food you don't always grab a banana. But a new study shows that reaching for wrapped snacks and other ... Continue Reading
Not all food labels claiming ‘No MSG’ speak the truth. This post from Mamavation has put together a list of 90 hidden names for MSG in food. Simplify your life by turning to unprocessed, whole foods wherever possible. You’ve seen the signs and labels stating “No MSG” at your favorite take out place or on food in the grocery store aisles, but that warning doesn’t mean exactly ... Continue Reading
It's not a stretch to blame processed foods for the rising rates of chronic disease and weight gain around the developed world. Excess sugar consumption is linked to insulin resistance, high triglycerides, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer. The more fructose or HFCS a food contains, and the more total fructose you consume, the worse it is for your health. I have ... Continue Reading
(BeWellBuzz) Food processing isn't only about "cheese foods" or "meat products" like what we find in aerosol cans and chicken nuggets. The term processed food has been somewhat demonized unrealistically. While some processes are hazardous to health, others can be nutrient-enhancing. Preserving perishables has always been of vital importance to the nourishment and, arguably, the ... Continue Reading
This article reveals the 10 processed-food secrets the food industry doesn’t want you to know and offers a simple step-by-step guide to break the addiction. Processed foods are typically loaded with excess sugar, salt, unhealthful fats, preservatives and other additives. But you probably know this already. What you may not know about processed foods is the extent of the ... Continue Reading
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