What are processed foods?!


Question: What are processed foods?
I've been eating healthy lately as a lifestyle change and had a question about the term "processed foods". I've been told I shouldn't eat them, but I don't really know how to define what's "processed" and what isn't. I like Hillshire Farms turkey on my sandwiches. Is that processed? I tried googleing it, but I couldn't get an exact definition. Thanks for the help!

Answers:

Best Answer - Chosen by Voters

If Hillshire Farms turkey's ingredient list says "turkey" without any other ingredients except maybe spices & water - I wouldn't consider it a processed food.

Unprocessed food comes from the farm with little added ingredients.

canned foods
carbs breads pastas made with refined white flour, instead of whole grains
packaged high calorie snacks such as chips and junk
Frozen foods
ckke and cookies
Boxed meal mixes like macoroni and cheese high in salt and fat
sugary breakfast cereal
processed meats sausage ham bologna,and hot dogs

minced fish sticks, bolonga, weiners, chicken strips, dog food, cat food, noodles, ravioli, fake crab meat all processed crap.

chicken breast, hamberger, steak, canned salmon, real vegetables, real fruit,
non processed


The consumer health information on answer-health.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.
Copyright © 2007-2011 answer-health.com -   Terms of Use -   Contact us

Health Categories