{"id":20820,"date":"2016-12-13T17:00:54","date_gmt":"2016-12-13T11:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/?p=20820"},"modified":"2017-09-28T11:49:34","modified_gmt":"2017-09-28T06:19:34","slug":"5-reasons-for-you-to-keep-processed-foods-at-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/5-reasons-for-you-to-keep-processed-foods-at-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons For You To Keep Processed Foods At Bay!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20825 size-full\" title=\"5 Reasons For You To Keep Processed Foods At Bay!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/rsz_shutterstock_341161847.jpg\" alt=\"medicine online\" width=\"630\" height=\"380\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Natural foods altered with the addition of additives, preservatives, stabilizers and emulsifiers to increase their original shelf life and make them palatable is a common practice in this fast paced life. Though we are often reminded not to consume excess of processed foods but little do we know the reasons for the same.<\/p>\n<p>Here are five reasons for you to not have processed foods:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 . High In Sugar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-Studies suggest that excess sugar consumption is linked to insulin resistance, diabetes, heart diseases, obesity and cancer.<\/p>\n<p>-Surprisingly, intake of food items high in fructose syrup, added in processed foods, makes you consume more calories. It is metabolized to fats and gets stored in the cells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2 . Make You Overeat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-Research suggests that processed foods stimulate a strong desire to overeat irrespective of the hunger.<\/p>\n<p>-Addictive in nature, processed foods such as potato chips, junk food and canned food, happens to be an easy option as and when needed<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 . Contain Artificial Ingredients <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-High on artificial ingredients such as preservatives, artificial colors, flavors and other texturants, contain butylated hydroxyanisoles and its forms that have been found to affect the neurological system.<\/p>\n<p>-Several flavouring and coloring agent have been found to be triggers for the diseases such as Alzheimer\u2019s disease and hypersensitivity reactions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 . High In Trans Fats <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-Refined carbohydrates such as bagels, waffles instantly break down to sugar and increases insulin levels. These increased levels lead to insulin resistance and chronic diseases.<\/p>\n<p>-High in trans fats such as in chips, crackers, baked foods and fried foods are known to promote inflammation leading to heart diseases.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>5 . Contain Cancer Causing Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-Acrylamide, a cancer causing agent, is commonly added to several processed foods. However ,it is important to know that when added to carbohydrate rich foods and heated to a high temperature, it forms a poisonous compound.<\/p>\n<p>-The compound has been commonly found in potatoes, french fries, roasted or fried foods, processed snacks and cereals<strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, go ahead and strike off the processed foods from the grocery list and add more of fresh fruits and vegetables to the same. 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