Tag processed food

Here are some examples of processed foods:

Baked Goods

• White bread
• Refined sugar cookies
• Cakes and cupcakes
• Muffins
• Croissants

Snack Foods

• Potato chips
• Tortilla chips
• Crackers
• Cheetos
• Fritos

Canned Goods

• Canned beans (e.g. black beans, kidney beans)
• Canned tomatoes
• Canned tuna
• Canned corn
• Canned peas

Frozen Foods

• Frozen pizza
• Frozen dinners (e.g. TV dinners)
• Frozen vegetables (e.g. broccoli, green beans)
• Frozen fruits (e.g. berries, strawberries)
• Frozen waffles and pancakes

Meat and Poultry Products

• Hot dogs
• Sausages
• Bacon
• Ham
• Canned meat (e.g. Spam)

Dairy Products

• Processed cheese (e.g. American cheese, mozzarella cheese)
• Yogurt with added sugars and flavorings
• Ice cream
• Frozen yogurt
• Processed milk (e.g. skim milk, 2% milk)

Beverages

• Soda (e.g. cola, lemon-lime soda)
• Sports drinks (e.g. Gatorade, Powerade)
• Energy drinks
• Flavored coffee creamers
• Flavored water

Condiments and Sauces

• Ketchup
• Mayonnaise
• Mustard
• Relish
• Soy sauce

Breakfast Cereals

• Frosted Flakes
• Froot Loops
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch
• Lucky Charms
• Corn Flakes

Other

• Instant noodles
• Ramen
• Frozen meals (e.g. microwaveable meals)
• Processed meats (e.g. deli meats, sausages)
• Flavored nuts and seeds

Note that not all processed foods are unhealthy, and some may even be nutritious. However, many processed foods are high in added sugars, salt, and unhealthy fats, and low in essential nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals.