5 of the Worst Ingredients in Processed Foods
Processed foods have earned a bad reputation, partially for the ingredients they contain. Here are five of the worst ingredients you commonly find in processed and packaged foods.
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Processed foods have earned a bad reputation, partially for the ingredients they contain. Here are five of the worst ingredients you commonly find in processed and packaged foods.
Food additives – should you fear them or not? Some additives in packaged foods have come under scrutiny recently. Find out what they are and whether you should be concerned about food additives in general.
Autoimmune diseases are on the rise. Could diet play a role in why such problems as autoimmune thyroid disease are becoming more common? Find out whether what types of foods are now being linked with autoimmune disorders.
As you know, most processed foods contain a variety of additives, including preservatives, emulsifiers, and sweeteners. Now research shows some of these additives may destroy healthy gut bacteria that live in your intestinal tract and this may jeopardize your health. Find out how.
There are lots of reasons to limit the amount of processed foods in your diet. A new study suggests an ingredient common in processed foods may trigger metabolic issues and weight gain. As if the sugar in processed foods isn’t bad enough, here’s another reason to avoid them.