Category Archives: Processed Foods

Why Does Processed Food Have Such a Long Shelf Life?

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Robert Barrington

One of the principal characteristics of most processed food is that it possesses a long shelf life. The preservation of such foods is not by accident, as food manufacturers know that foods that spoil quickly have lower profit margins. Over … Continue reading →

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Ultra-Processed Foods and Depression

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Ultra-processed foods are those formulations of ingredients, mostly for industrial use only, derived from a series of industrial processes. Foods that are considered ultra-processed foods include frozen dishes, soft and sweetened drinked, distilled alcoholic beverages, frankfurter sausages, savoury snacks and … Continue reading →

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Meat Consumption and Anxiety

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The food choices an individual makes can directly influence their mood. Certain foods, mainly plant foods, have been shown to have a beneficial effect on long term mental health, because they reduce oxidation and inflammation. In contrast diets that are … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Fooled By Clever Marketing

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Nutrition is a complex subject and can appear confusing to the untrained. However, the central pillar of nutrition is that for food to be nutritious, it should be unrefined and in its original plant or animal form. Manufacturers of processed … Continue reading →

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Is White Bread as Unhealthy as Sugar?

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Sugar has been evidenced to have a number of detrimental effects on health. In particular, consuming sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity, and this can lead to weight gain and type 2 diabetes. The reason that sugar is … Continue reading →

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Lucky Dip To Bad Health: Processed and Packaged Foods

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Robert Barrington

One of the main problems with the consumption of processed, packaged, and preprepared foods is that often, you are not sure exactly what you are eating. When you rely on others to prepare your food, there can be the addition … Continue reading →

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Good Carb, Bad Carb

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Eat Salt Get Fat?

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Processed and fast foods contain high amounts of salt (sodium chloride). Consumption of the typical Western diet, which contains high amounts of processed and fast foods, therefore increases salt intake significantly. The high salt intake of the Western diet in … Continue reading →

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What Is The Sodium to Potassium Ratio in The Western Diet

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The sodium to potassium ratio in the diet plays an important role in the regulation of intracellular and extracellular fluid, as well as the regulation of neuronal activity. This is why the potassium to sodium ratio of the diet is … Continue reading →

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Food Quality: How Much Processed Food Do Americans Eat?

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Robert Barrington

There is good evidence that the high rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease are caused by the low quality processed foods that are commonly consumed by Westerners. Processed foods include a wide variety of products, but most … Continue reading →

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