A recent study concluded that cutting down on the amounts of ultra-processed foods could help us live longer. They defined ultra-processed foods as ready-to-eat and microwaveable foods such as these popular choices.
- Breads
- Breakfast cereals,
- Instant noodles
- Chicken or fish nuggets,
- Chocolate bars and candies,
- Artificially sweetened beverages
Researchers found the more ultra-processed foods eaten, the higher the risk of a heart attack or stroke. The people who ate the most processed foods were 23 percent more likely to have cardiovascular issues than the ones who ate less processed foods.
Where to Begin? Drinking less sugared drinks and more waters or teas may be a great place to start moving away from unprocessed choices. Follow that with all of the fresh fruit that you enjoy. Berries, apricots, apples, pineapple, bananas, cherries, and grapes are just a few of the choices to include in every meal. Add them to breakfast, include them with lunch sandwiches and salads, and make room for them at dinner in fruit salads, side dishes or tarts. Then start expanding the number and variety of vegetables that you eat. Try new ones, find more recipes for your favorites, and make sure they are there for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A veggie omelet, multi-vegetable lunch salad and dinner featuring veggie lasagna, black bean tacos or white bean chili might be good starting menus.
Wherever you are with processed foods, consider making more room for fresh whole foods to enjoy better health.
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