PROCESSED MEATS ARE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH I’m sure you’ve heard that processed meats are among the least healthy foods you can eat. Still, I’ll happily down a couple of wedges of pepperoni pizza or a few slices of bacon if offered. But now I’m hearing that even in small amounts—if eaten regularly—processed meats can greatly increase your risk of not only heart disease but also some cancers and even Alzheimer’s disease. So I searched online for some specifics. One of the best sources I found was the May 17, 2021 UCLA Health online article titled The effects of processed...
ADDED SUGAR = ADDED HEALTH RISKS If you’re like me, you’re probably eating and drinking more sugar than you realize—just because it’s added to so many foods & beverages. In a sense, my post this week is a continuation of last week’s, which talked about ultra-processed foods. That’s owing to the fact it’s in ultra-processed foods where so much added sugar is found (in addition to extra fat and salt) All sugar, whether processed or natural is a type of simple carbohydrate our bodies use for energy. (You can get more info on sugars & carbohydrates in my post Sugar—the...
ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS: THE MISSING LINK TO WEIGHT GAIN & OBESITY? Lately, I’ve read a couple of articles about the hazards of eating ultra-processed foods. So, what the heck are these “ultra” foods? Well, having a long list of ingredients is a primary indication that you’re eating this type of fare. They’re mostly mass produced packaged goods, such as sodas, bagged snacks, chicken nuggets and many frozen meals. In other words, items many of us eat every day because they taste great, come ready to consume and are durable By contrast, unprocessed or minimally processed foods include such items as fresh...
