Here’s Why Processed Foods Are So Bad for You — (And Some Tasty Lunchtime Alternatives).

Roy Carter
4 min readAug 28, 2024
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

I’ve come to the point where I’ve finally realised that sitting at my desk and writing for hours on end every day, may not be serving me that well. (My expanding midriff was a huge clue)!

It doesn’t take a whole hell of a lot of research to discover that one of the main villains of the piece, when it comes to poor health choices, is processed food.

So, in a change from my normal article topics, I thought you might like to hear about what I’ve found out about all this.

So let’s dive into a topic that’s been buzzing around for a while, namely; processed foods.

If you’ve ever read a nutrition label and felt overwhelmed by a sea of unpronounceable ingredients, you’re not alone. It turns out, processed foods might not be as friendly as their convenient packaging suggests.

So, why are they so bad for us, and what can we do about it? Grab a comfy seat and let’s chat about it, along with some healthy lunch ideas to keep you on track!

*** What’s Wrong with Processed Foods?

First off, let’s clarify what we mean by processed foods. They’re foods that have been altered from their natural state through methods like canning, freezing, or adding preservatives…

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Roy Carter

Founder of www.LettersFromASmallisland.com monthly newsletter sent from my home on Magnetic Island — ‘A Quaint Little Drinking Island With A Fishing Problem! ‘