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Are natural foods better for us than processed foods?

Nearly everything we eat comes originally from a natural source, but much of it is processed to preserve it so that it keeps better (e.g. canned, frozen or chilled foods); or to make it easier to eat (like wholemeal bread, a highly processed food made from wheat); or to make it safer (like milk that is pasteurised).

There is no simple answer to the question. In some instances processed food is better for us, for example because harmful substances naturally present have been removed or destroyed during processing, or because the food has been enriched with nutrients. In many instances there is no difference. It could be argued that, taken in isolation, an apple for dessert is better for you than a chunk of cake covered in cream; but even in the healthiest diet, there is room for an occasional indulgence.

 

 


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