03/03/2023
Some people think "process foods" means "bad food" but in reality, food processing has been integral part of our lives for centuries!
Not all process foods are created equal and "processed foods" are not specific type of food. In fact, most of the foods we eat are processed in some way!
Here are some different type of processed foods.
1) Unprocessed (whole) foods: These foods have not undergone any processing like fresh fruits, vegetables, chicken fish etc.
2) Minimally Processed foods: These foods have undergone Minimal Processing, minimal processing means, cutting, freezing or roasting. Example like frozen or cut vegetables in packet or roasted nuts.
3) Moderately Process foods: These foods have undergone processing at large scale but without extensive chemical changes. Like fruit juice and jam.
4) Finally we have ultra Process foods: like burgers, biscuits, ice cream and fast food. These foods undergone extensive Processing.
Highly process foods tend to be much higher in calories and less nutrient dense than whole.
