
Take a closer look at many households around the world and one thing stands out: processed foods seem to be the order of the day! Despite their prominence, numerous studies, however, indicate that these ingredients are unhealthy. Which begs the question: is it time that we abandon processed foods for healthier alternatives instead? Processed foods have been around for quite some time, and what is surprising is that many of us are not well informed about what they are, where they came from, or even what impact they have on our bodies. Having said that, here is everything you need to know about processed foods: What are Processed Foods? By definition, processed foods officially refer to any food which has gone through some form of change before being rendered ready to consume. The list can range from products which have been frozen for extended periods, processed meats, and even otherwise unhealthy processed foods such as nuggets or chips. All these products have been extensively transformed to achieve a particular appearance, texture, or taste. BMJ Open, an American medical journal, did a study on Western diet composition and what is perhaps the most alarming discovery is not even about…