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Processing food has been done for centuries, however the time it has been done for<br />

our benefit passed along tome ago. Nowadays processed food is made mostly for<br />

pure profit. Regardless of how fat we become or ill the food may make us, the food<br />

industry’s only job is to make a profit an ever-increasing profit, and it is done so<br />

almost regardless as to the health effects.<br />

So why is processed food so fattening? When we mix food, and add all sorts of<br />

ingredients including fillers and lots of nasty’s then our bodies really do struggle to<br />

cope.<br />

Carbohydrates can be classified as simple sugars or complex carbohydrates. Most<br />

people think about breads, pastas, sweets, and baked goods when they think about<br />

carbs. Fruits and vegetables also contain carbohydrates, but the high amounts of<br />

fibre and nutrition make them good options despite the carbs.<br />

Complex carbohydrates are in their whole food form and include additional nutrients<br />

such as fibre, vitamins, and smaller amounts of proteins and fats. These additional<br />

nutrients slow down the absorption of the glucose and keep blood sugar more stable.<br />

The Fat making carbs<br />

Simple (processed) carbohydrates are easily recognized as "white foods," for<br />

example THESE CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN<br />

sugar,<br />

pasta,<br />

white bread,<br />

flour,<br />

cookies,<br />

pastries,<br />

and

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