5 Processed Foods That Are Actually Healthy

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What Are Processed Food?

Processed foods are washed, cut, heated, canned, pasteurized, cooked, or frozen.

Many people think processed foods are unhealthy, as that are less nutritious, some processed foods are healthy as well. You can add these super-healthy processed foods to your diet.

Whole Wheat Bread

 Whole Wheat Whole-grain bread is a nutritious option for a diet. Fiber, vitamins, minerals, and more are in whole grains. Whole grains lower cholesterol, weight, and blood pressure. These foods lower diabetes, heart disease, and other risks.

 Canned Or Frozen Lentils

Protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals are found in lentils. These heat-processed lentils are a healthy addition to your diet because they preserve most of their nutrients.

Yogurt

Yogurt with added flavors is processed. It remains healthy. Therefore, look for plain yogurt with less than 12 grams of sugar per serving, and add fresh fruits or nuts for flavor and sweetness.

Fish Canned

Protein, omega-3, and omega-6 fatty acids in canned fish are high in health benefits. Canned fish is more processed than salmon, but it still has good cognitive and heart health benefits.

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