The processed foods to avoid are processed meats such as sausages, bacon, deli meats, lunch meat, SPAM, hot dogs, cereals, mashed potato flakes, frozen potatoes, packaged sweets, candy, frozen pizza, frozen meals, microwave dinners, instant soups, sugar substitutes, potato chips, chocolate, chicken nuggets and other fast foods.
You should also avoid sugary beverages like sweet tea, sweetened coffee, energy drinks and soft drinks.
It's best to eat natural foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables or meats that are not processed.
Processed foods are foods with additional ingredients that are added to the foods for flavor and texture, such as sweeteners, spices, oils, colors and preservatives, include jarred pasta sauce, salad dressing, yogurt and cake mixes.
Ready-to-eat foods like crackers, chips and deli meat, which are more heavily processed foods.
Food processing is the transformation of agricultural products into food, or of one form of food into other forms.
Food processing takes many forms, from grinding grain into raw flour, home cooking, and complex industrial methods used in the making of convenience foods.
When you stop eating processed foods you might experience a few symptoms of withdrawal, such as “headaches, irritability, and fatigue”, which subside over time.
Gradually, you may experience increased energy levels, better digestion, improved mood, and clearer skin.
Processed foods are okay to eat in moderation but when eaten in excess they can lead to poor health.