The Impact of Processed Foods on Nutritional Health

When we think of processed foods, we think of foods like pre-packaged crackers or sausage. However, the USDA defines “processed” as a food with any changes to its natural state. “Changes” can include washing, cutting, freezing or putting food in a package. It can also mean that the food has added preservatives, salt, sugar, fats or other additives. This definition means that almost every food we consume is processed.