{"id":40513,"date":"2023-05-02T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=40513"},"modified":"2026-01-28T11:33:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T06:03:31","slug":"processed-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/processed-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Processed Food vs Real Food: Understanding the Difference<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>A healthy body and a sound mind are the dream goals for everybody. Maintaining a healthy body requires a well-balanced and nutritious diet. Who has the time to squeeze out a fresh glass of juice every morning in this fast-paced world? It is way easier to tear up a pack of juice labelled as natural. But have you wondered how much of the food we consume daily comes in the category of processed food? To begin with, first, we need to understand the distinction between real and processed foods.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/processed-foods\/#What_is_Processed_Food\" >What is Processed Food?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/processed-foods\/#Highly_Processed_Food\" >Highly Processed Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/processed-foods\/#Healthy_Processed_Food\" >Healthy Processed Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/processed-foods\/#What_are_Real_Food\" >What are Real Food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/processed-foods\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Processed_Food\"><\/span><strong>What is Processed Food?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Processed foods refer to foods that undergo various changes to their natural state. It\u2019s done by adding preservatives, artificial flavouring or other substances, such as salt and sugar. The reasons for processing are to increase its shelf life and prevent contamination. Processed foods can be categorised into two types:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highly_Processed_Food\"><\/span><strong>Highly Processed Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Highly or ultra-processed foods are foods in which all or most ingredients have been altered or processed from their original form. Highly processed foods are jam-packed with artificial flavours and preservatives. Some highly processed foods to avoid are mentioned below:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ice cream<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Carbonated drinks<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Salted potato chips or pretzels<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Chocolates<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Canned foods<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Sugary drinks<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Sauces and jams<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Processed_Food\"><\/span><strong>Healthy Processed Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There is a general misconception that all processed foods are bad for health. While this may be true for highly processed food, several healthy processed foods might be valuable for your diet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Healthy processed foods are foods that have undergone minimal or no processing. Healthy processed foods are not loaded with many preservatives and chemical ingredients. Minimally processed foods can be incorporated into a diet to make it more nutritious. Such foods are nutrient-dense and come with numerous health benefits. The following list contains several examples of healthy processed foods.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Milk and yogurt<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Low-sugar breakfast cereals<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Canned meat and fish<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Canned beans and lentils<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Frozen fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Roasted nuts<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Real_Food\"><\/span><strong>What are Real Food?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Real food refers to those foods that are unrefined and maintain their natural state. Real foods are loaded with nutrients, minerals, fibres, protein and antioxidants and have no added sugar or salt. They are full of naturally occurring ingredients that nourish our health. Some examples of real foods are mentioned below<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Whole grain cereals<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Vegetables and fruits<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Unprocessed fish and meat<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fresh milk and eggs<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Herbs and spices<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Nuts and seeds<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Unsweetened yogurt<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Real foods are an <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/diet-and-nutrition\/healthy-diet-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">excellent addition to your diet <\/a>if you aim to practice mindful eating. However, it is almost impossible to avoid processed food in this day and age. So, it is important to find a balance between the two. One should avoid eating foods that are heavily processed. The next time you are in the supermarket, carefully check the label to ensure that the item you are about to purchase is not highly processed.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A healthy body and a sound mind are the dream goals for everybody. Maintaining a healthy body requires a well-balanced and nutritious diet. Who has the time to squeeze out a fresh glass of juice every morning in this fast-paced world? It is way easier to tear up a pack of juice labelled as natural. 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