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Processed food is the kind of food where technology is taken into use before consuming it. (touched by technology)

unprocessed food is the kind of food which is only touched by our hands and not gone through any technology before we consume it.

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To which processed foods do you refer. Frozen peas for example will be more representative of the product on the plant than any other form. Their nutritive values will be higher than peas bought at the greengrocers.

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What does natural food contain?

Usually, natural foods are free of chemicals that some processed foods contain. Fresh fruits and vegetables are natural types of nourishment; however, they oftentimes are sprayed with dangerous insecticides prior to being delivered to markets, so wash them thoroughly before you consume them. They should be comprised of nothing more than nutrients.


Disadvantages of nutritive value of convenience foods and natural foods?

Convenience foods are often so processed they are virtually devoid of nutrients. Unfortunately, natural foods often spoil quickly, but you should try to eat as many natural foods as possible.


What foods contain micro nutrient?

Micro-nutrients are classed into 2 groups;VitaminsMineralsAnd so, foods that contain micro-nutrients are foods that contain minerals or vitamins.


What does most processed foods contain?

Preservatives


are food and diet good or bad for cancer diet?

Certain types of foods and diets can be bad for cancer patients. Those with cancer are advised to stay away from processed foods and foods that have been stripped of their natural nutrients.


Do processed foods often have high amounts of protein?

No. Processed foods are generally, but not always, low in essential nutrients and high in calories, fat, and sodium.


What are the benefits on eating whole and organics food instead of proccesed food?

Processed foods contain additives and preservatives that may not be healthy. They may also contain GMO ingredients and residues from use of synthetic chemical pesticides and herbicides. Nutrients may have been lost in processing. Whole foods that are not processed will have the nutrients in tact, though if they are not grown organically, they could still have pesticide and herbicide residues, and GMOs. Organic foods will not have pesticide and herbicide residues.


What foods have additives?

Most processed foods you guy in the grocery store contain additives.


What is a food called that contains a large amount of nutrients?

There are several foods that contain a large amount of nutrients. The whole egg is one of the most common foods that contain the largest amounts of nutrients


Can two different foods contain the same nutrient?

Yes. Many different foods contain the same nutrients.


Does less processed foods mean natural foods?

Yes and no. Unprocessed foods are natural foods such as vegetables, grains, meats and fish. These are often consumed without mechanically, or chemically processing before reaching your kitchen. However, minimally processed foods, such as flour, cocoa, corn, butchered meats and so on are still natural. Highly processed foods such as cooking oils, boxed cereals, American cheese [not real cheese], frozen dinners, ...etc. obviously are not "natural" foods, but processed either chemically or mechanically. {cooking is a mechanical processing}. So processing does not necessarily determine if a food is "natural" but the more processing done the less natural a food may be. Organic foods and genetically engineered foods are two other categories which do not necessarily determine how "natural" a food might be. Genetically modified organisms might be labelled as "natural" just as organically grown foods can be processed such that they are no longer "natural". [for instance: organic American cheese] Note: Monosodium Glutamate [msg] is a highly processed salt substitute which is often labelled as a "natural flavoring". The label "natural" on food products can be, and is, applied liberally to both unprocessed and processed foods.


What foods contain gluten?

gluten is a protein composite found in foods processed from wheat and related grain species, including barley and rye. Many processed foods contain smaller amounts of gluten from ingredients such as "modified food starch," so there may be gluten in foods such as catsup, beer, and ice cream. Also, foods that do not naturally contain gluten, may have some gluten as a result of being processed at a facility that makes other foods.