HealthyPIG Magazine

Any food that is canned, dehydrated or has added chemicals is processed food, and these foods make up about 60% of the average person's diet.

Processed food is any food that has been canned, cooked, frozen, pasteurized or packaged. As part of a healthy diet, you can enjoy many processed foods, including canned vegetables, frozen fruit, and pasteurized dairy products. However, some highly processed items contain salt, sugar, additives, and preservatives that can be harmful to your health.
Reducing your intake of these highly processed foods is one of the most effective ways to improve your health and improve the quality of your diet. Here are simple, sustainable and realistic strategies to help you eat less processed food.