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"Processed foods" are not inherently hazardous. In fact, nearly all food we eat is processed food. I presume you're referring to tertiary processed food. The S
by chrisfosterelli 7y ago
"Processed foods" are not inherently hazardous. In fact, nearly all food we eat is processed food. I presume you're referring to tertiary processed food.
The Soylent FAQ[0] has a good way of describing this:
> A box of instant macaroni could be unhealthy because it contains low levels of important vitamins and minerals while containing excess amounts of salt, cholesterol, and saturated fat. The macaroni is not inherently unhealthy because it was manufactured in a factory, it’s unhealthy because it lacks vital nutrients that the body needs.
[0]: https://faq.soylent.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002689323-What-makes-Soylent-different-from-other-processed-foods- https://faq.soylent.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002689323-What-...
- torstenvl 7y agoYes. But there's a strong enough correlation for it to be beneficial. Most processed foods are processed to add sugars, fats, and sodium to make them more tasty, and to remove fiber to make them easier to eat. You're right that a person shouldn't pre-judge a good based solely on its having been manufactured. But it's also true that someone who generally avoids processed foods will end up avoiding the most unhealthy foods available.
- chrisseaton 7y ago> A box of instant macaroni could be unhealthy because it contains low levels of important vitamins and minerals while containing excess amounts of salt, cholesterol, and saturated fat What macaroni contains cholesterol and saturated fat? And seems unfair to compare macaroni, a plain ingredient usually combined with others, with a complete meal.
- nothrabannosir 7y agoFrom the "instant", I assume they're referring to mac n "cheese", with whatever is passing for the latter containing both of those.
- chrisseaton 7y agoOh right I guess that's a dish made with macaroni then, and not just the pasta itself, so that's confusing.
- xeromal 7y agoNo one on earth eats plain macaroni. You have it mixed with something. lol
- chrisseaton 7y agoYes it's combined with a sauce or something - meat, tomato, cheese, etc. But then that gives you wildly different nutrition profiles. Just saying 'box of macaroni' doesn't tell you anything.
- xeromal 7y agoColloquially, in the US where San Francisco is based, a box of macaroni would mean craft mac and cheese just like kleenex means tissue.
- xxpor 7y agoEgg Macaroni
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- YeGoblynQueenne 7y ago>> "Processed foods" are not inherently hazardous. Research suggests they are: Ultra-processed food causes weight gain – firm evidence at last https://theconversation.com/ultra-processed-food-causes-weight-gain-firm-evidence-at-last-116980 https://theconversation.com/ultra-processed-food-causes-weig... Apparently, the important ingredient lost during processing is dietary fiber- not vitamins and minerals.