Processed foods are often much lower in important nutrients compared to whole, unprocessed foods. Sometimes vitamins and minerals are added to make up for losses that occurred during processing, but these cannot replace all of the natural vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and trace nutrients that nature provides in unprocessed foods.
Losing Out On Nutrients
Posted on July 7, 2015 by Deb Hart
Deb Hart
Deb Hart is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. For the last 28 years, she has been helping bariatric surgery patients reach their health and weight goals. She teaches people how to set up a lifestyle that supports a healthy weight. Deb set up her own lifestyle to include lots of long walks with her furry family members, workout classes at her local wellness center, meal prepping, and finding new ways to enjoy foods without added sugar.