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Dieticians have thrown light on the various side effects of having too many processed foods and how they can harm our health in various ways.
Following are the highlights of consuming too much-processed food:
Weight gain
Processed foods are loaded with calories, and lead to weight gain. Eating them quickly can make it difficult to identify satiety cues, causing overeating in some cases.
Heart health issues
Foods with ultra-processed fats, sauces, meats, sugary products, processed beverages and salty snacks have high sodium levels, which may negatively impact blood pressure, further leading to various cardiovascular issues.
Unhealthy gut
Your diet has the potential to change the composition of the bacteria in the gut. Processed foods may make it worse. Diets rich in fiber can promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria and reduce inflammation in the gut.
‘Detox’ from overly processed foods
Processed foods may look tempting but it’s important to exercise control to lead a healthy life. Here are some pointers:
Start slowly.
Drink more water.
Stop adding salt to foods.
Choose whole grains over processed grains.
Make your own versions of traditionally processed foods.