Let's talk about processed foods

Let’s talk about processed foods. We’ve all heard that they’re bad for us, right? Right! But… we continue to buy them for convenience. I know it’s not realistic to cut them all out, but reducing them is important.

Here are just a few reasons you might want to think twice before putting processed food into your shopping cart:


- CANCER:  Some synthetic chemicals used in the processed foods industry are known to have carcinogenic properties.
- In fact, a seven-year study conducted by the University of Hawaii of almost 200,000 people found that those who ate the most processed meats (hot dogs, bologna) had a 67 percent higher risk of pancreatic cancer than those who ate little or no meat products.
- OBESITY:  Heavily processed foods are usually higher in sugar, fat and salt, and lower in nutrients and fiber than the raw foods used to create them, making them the perfect choice if you're interested in unhealthy weight gain and water retention. Next time you’re at the grocery store, watch how people shop, look at their weight, look at what’s in their carts. It’s eye opening.
- According to the World Health Organization, processed foods are to blame for the spike in obesity levels and chronic disease around the world.
- HEART DISEASE:  Many processed foods have trans fatty acids (TFA), the dangerous type of fat you don't want in your diet. TFA's give a rise to LDL, the dangerous cholesterol, and squash HDL, the good one.

Harvard recently conducted a study which found that women who avoided high-carb processed foods cut their heart disease risk by 30%.

You all know that I believe in what Jorge Cruise teaches. In addition to the fabulous books he has out, he has a wealth of information available on the internet for us. I hope you find these links as helpful as I do. Enjoy & keep learning!

http://www.lifescript.com/Experts/Jorge.aspx