Processed food is bad for you. “But, surely not all…” No. All processed food is bad for you, unless it’s consumed minimally. Tripti Gupta, nutritionist to supermodels and Bollywood celebrities, including Kangana Ranaut, will readily back our claim. “Processed food is a big risk to your health in a long run,” she insists, adding that it’s best to be aware of what we’re putting into our bodies in the name of food. And that’s how we arrive at the topic du jour: The importance of understanding what’s on your food label.
“When you’re buying packaged food or anything processed, the first thing you need to look out for is the amount of preservatives, substitutes and colours that have been added to it,” says Tripti, “You would never know the right measure, because it will never be specified.”
There are some additives in processed foods that are more harmful than the others. Often food manufacturers try to sneak those in using ambiguous names. But that doesn’t mean you have to be fooled into consuming them. While it’s always best to consult a certified expert in case you’re unsure about an ingredient mentioned on the package, we can help you figure out the basics.
Important things to look out for on your processed food label
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