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   Are processed foods better than unprocessed foods?

   • Ultra-processed food, such as chips and cake, accounts for just over half of the calories we consume. Unprocessed, locally sourced foods, such as whole fruits and vegetables, have a relatively low carbon footprint. Research has also found that minimally processed vegetarian foods have among the lowest environmental impact.

   The truth about processed foods' environmental impact - BBC

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   Are unprocessed and minimally processed foods healthy?

   • But the evidence is still evolving, says Dr. Sun. Unprocessed and minimally processed foods retain their healthy nutrients, in contrast to many ultra-processed foods, such as those listed below. Source: The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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   Are processed foods healthy?

   • Some processed foods can be eaten as part of a healthy balanced diet, while others may have added salt, sugar and fat that you need to watch out for.

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   Should we eat less processed foods?

   • Most people would probably benefit from eating less ultra-processed foods that are high in saturated fat, salt or sugar. These foods are not needed in our diet, so should be eaten less often and in smaller amounts.

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   What is the difference between minimally processed and highly processed foods?

   • There are several differences between minimally processed foods and highly processed foods. Here are some of the main ones. In general, ultra-processed foods tend to be much higher in calories than whole, minimally processed foods (5).

   Healthy Food vs. Highly Processed Food: What to Know

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2. www.bbc.com › future › articleWhich processed foods are better than natural? - BBC

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   Nov 15, 2023 · Processed food conjures up images of unhealthy meals and snacks that have been mass-produced in factories. But can our intervention actually make some foods better for us?

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   Apr 1, 2024 · Whole or minimally processed foods tend to be best for heart health. But many processed foods—and even some that are ultra-processed—are also good options, provided people check the ingredients and choose wisely.

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   Eating too many calories, too much saturated fat, salt and sugar, and not enough fruit and vegetables and fibre is not good for you. Diets high in ultra-processed foods have been linked to an increased risk of health conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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   Jan 29, 2020 · A small 2019 study found people given ultra-processed food ate more and gained more weight than people on a diet of minimally processed food. Other studies have linked ultra-processed foods with obesity, high blood pressure, cancer and death from all causes.

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   The environmental impacts of ultra-processed foods – low or high – aren’t the only factor to consider. They typically have more packaging than minimally processed and unprocessed foods.

8. nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu › processed-foodsFood Processing and Health – The Nutrition Source

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   Unprocessed foods include the natural edible food parts of plants and animals. Minimally processed foods have been slightly altered so they can be more easily stored, prepared, and eaten; this processing level does not substantially change the nutritional content of the food.

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   Mar 8, 2023 · Highly processed foods, such as frozen meals or some boxed products, generally have the least amount of healthy ingredients and are higher in calories, fat, salt, and added sugars. You’ve...