Processed foods do not have a good reputation. They are blamed for being unhealthy and causing the obesity epidemic, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. While some of this statement is true, there needs to be some clarification about what actually is the definition of processed food.
Processed food can be defined as any food that has been altered from its natural state. If you really think about that statement, it stands to reason that most food can be considered processed to one degree or another.
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