10 Things the Processed Food Industry Does Not Want You to Know

Waking Times: Processed foods are typically loaded with excess sugar, salt, unhealthful fats, preservatives and other additives. But you probably know this already. What you may not know about processed foods is the extent of the havoc they can wreak on your body, a closely guarded secret that the processed food industry doesn’t want you to know. In short, though they may taste good and be easy to prepare, when you eat processed foods you’re exchanging convenience for your health.

Processing modifies or removes important components of food, like fiber, water and nutrients, changing the way they are digested and assimilated in your body. Unlike whole foods, which contain a mix of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, fiber and water to help you feel satisfied, processed foods stimulate dopamine, a feel-good neurotransmitter, making you feel good even though the food lacks nutrients and fiber. This artificial dopamine stimulation can lead to excessive food cravings and, ultimately, food addiction...read more>>>...