Some Common Processed Food Items That Affect Our Health

Processed foods lack essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, leading to nutritional deficiencies

Excessive consumption of processed foods can lead to weight gain, obesity, and related health issues

Here are some common processed food items that have a negative impact on health

Carbonated drinks: It contains harmful preservatives like sodium benzoate, which may form cancer-associated compounds in combination with vitamin C

Processed meat: It often contains sodium nitrite, which can form cancer-causing nitrosamines

Packaged Juice/ Candy/ or Breakfast Cereals: Sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup, leading to weight gain, diabetes, and inflammation.

Processed dairy products: They are thickened with carrageenan, which can increase blood sugar levels and glucose intolerance

Bakery Products & Pizza: Contain trans fats, associated with inflammation, heart disease, and diabetes

Frozen food: It contains monosodium glutamate (MSG), linked to weight gain and metabolic syndrome

Limiting consumption of these processed foods can help maintain overall health and well-being

Inputs By: Dr. Manisha Choudhary, (Consultant – Dietitian & Nutritionist at Motherhood Hospital, Noida)