There is a lot of talk about the importance of consuming whole foods.
The reason for this is quite straight forward. The more foods are processed,
the greater their loss of nutrients. Whole foods are foods which have not been overly processed
and as such, retain their nutrients.
How do I know if my food has
been processed?
It’s pretty simple. If a food isn’t in its natural or close to natural
state then it has likely been processed in some way. For example, all types of white rice are
processed; the bran, husk and germ have been removed. Some other obvious processed foods include flour
and meat products like sausage and salami. Even mince has undergone some
processing (which increases its histamine levels), as has almond meal (which
leaves it vulnerable to oxidation and rancidity).
