Nature's Pharmacy: Let food be thy medicine

The Detrimental Impacts of Processed Foods on Health Processed foods like canned soups, frozen dinners, and fast food burgers have become staples of the modern Western diet. However, research reveals that regularly consuming processed foods - even in small amounts - can seriously impact your health.  According to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating just 10% of daily calories from processed foods is linked to significantly higher risks of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and mortality. Shockingly, ultra-processed foods make up over 60% of the average American’s diet.  So what’s so bad about processed foods? For starters, they are engineered to be hyper-palatable - packed with sugar, salt, fat, and artificial flavours to encourage overeating. They also lack beneficial nutrients found whole foods like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.  Eating processed foods can lead to weight gain and obesity, major risk factors for many chronic illnesses. The high sodium co

  Unveiling the Culprit: Ultra-Processed Food Fuelling Obesity Epidemic Introduction In recent decades, the world has witnessed a concerning surge in obesity rates. While various factors contribute to this global health crisis, one particular villain has been identified: ultra-processed food. These highly refined and engineered products have become increasingly prevalent in our diets, luring us into a cycle of overconsumption and poor nutrition. In this blog post, we will delve into the impact of ultra-processed foods on obesity and explore practical ways to change our eating habits. Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods Ultra-processed foods are industrial formulations that undergo extensive processing, often involving the addition of artificial flavours, preservatives, sweeteners, and unhealthy fats. They are typically low in essential nutrients and high in added sugars, unhealthy fats, and sodium. Common examples include sugary cereals, fast food, soft drinks, packaged snacks, and pre