Processed Foods: Myths & Facts
Myth: Processed foods are not as healthy as fresh foods.
Fact: A lot of processed foods are exactly as nutritious or in some cases even more nutritious than fresh foods depending on the processing method.
Frozen vegetables are typically processed within hours of harvest. There is not much nutrient loss in the freezing so frozen vegetables keep their high vitamin and mineral content. Breads and breakfast cereals have vitamins and minerals included for extra nutrition. Processing can also make several nutrients more available. As in the processing of tomatoes into a tomato paste or sauce to boost the amount of lycopene (an antioxidant).
Myth: All food additives are synthetic.
Fact: Some of the best food additives are sugar, salt, and lemon juice.
Food additives come from many diverse sources, with fruits and vegetables are a frequent one. For example, thickening agents are frequently extracted from fruits, seeds, and seaweeds. Tartaric acid from fruits is used to make several foods more acidic. Some food additives are prepared from the fusion or biosyntheses from nature-identical products—ascorbic acid (fruits) and tocopherol (vegetable oils). Both are used to keep foods from turning rancid.
Myth: The additives and preservatives in processed foods are not required.
Fact: Food additives play a significant role in maintaining the freshness, taste, appearance, safety, and texture of foods.
Food additives are added for a specific purpose whether it is to guarantee food safety, to add dietary value or to enhance food quality. For instance, antioxidants stop fats and oils from turning rancid. Emulsifiers prevent peanut butter from breaking up into solid and liquid parts. Food additives keep bread mould-free.
There are national regulatory bodies charged with food safety in each country that pre-approve all food additives in processed foods.
Leave a Reply
In our modern world, our bodies are exposed to environmental and dietary toxins on a daily basis. With continued exposure, these toxins can accumulate in our bodies; particularly in our colon.
You can help rid your body of these toxins as well as sweep away toxin-harboring waste with an herbal fiber colon cleanse by DrNatura.com. Colonix is an advanced internal cleansing program designed to gently yet effectively bolster your body’s natural detoxification process.