Question 1

what are the advantages when taking a b12 supplement? what foods do i get b12 from naturally?

Accepted Answer

B12: B12 can be energizing for some people and is only in animal products. Vegetarians should consider supplementation.

Question 2

what are processed foods? how unhealthy is it?

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Not Healthy!: Proceeded foods are foods that have been chemically processed and made from refined ingredients and artificial substances (preservatives, colorants, flavor enhancers, and texturants). Usually contain added sugar or high fructose corn syrup, high in trans fats or vegetable oils. They also tend to be low in fiber and nutritional value. Basically they are bad for you. Eat sparingly or not at all.

Question 3

what is the processed and refined foods? and what is an example of them?

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Avoid them!: Hi. Availability of processed and refined foods correlates perfectly with societal risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Processing/refining concentrates calories and removes healthy components of whole foods. Eat whole grains, not white. Almost all prepared and definitely all fast foods are poison for society.

Question 4

what exactly is msg and why is it always in processed foods?

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Flavor: Msg is used as a flavor-enhancer.  The human taste buds are very sensitive to sodium, which is a major component of monosodium glutamate.

Question 5

what is the advantage of pasteurizing foods (fruits, nuts, etc.)?

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Food safety.: Pasteurization is a process of heating a food product to a specific temperature for a set length of time to decrease its microbial content and slow its spoilage. Milk and juice are examples of pasteurized products. The use of pasteurization has lead to huge advances in food safety, especially infant deaths due to food-borne illness. A side effect is that some vitamin &amp; mineral content is lost.

Question 6

what are the advantages of using the food guide?

Accepted Answer

USDA Food Guide: In 1992, the U.S. Department of Agriculture developed the Food Guide Pyramid in order to help people make healthier choices with their food ratios and proportions.  This was later replaced by the Food Guide Plate in 2011, in hopes of giving consumers a better visual resource for the recommendations.  The Food Guides are helpful starting points for determining your own nutritional plan.

Question 7

are there any natural super-foods or super-herbs?

Accepted Answer

For what?: There are many nutritious foods.  Some of them have been touted lately as being "super foods" for a variety of reasons, and some of those are herbs.   The truth is, lots of different foods are very high in nutrients, and thus have been labelled "super."  i think most whole, organic fruits and vegetables are likely to fall on someone's "super" list.

Question 8

what are the most  harmful ingredients in processed foods?

Accepted Answer

Sweetners: And preservatives seem to be the most harmful.

Question 9

is processed food is bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Processed food is designed to appeal to your taste by adding salt, sugar and fat.  The quantities can be high so read the label and incorporate such items as part of a balanced diet rather than being the whole diet.

Question 10

how bad is processed food anyway?

Accepted Answer

It all depends: Fresh fruits and vegetables and unprocessed foods will always provide better nutrients for you than processed foods.

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