Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: processed foods

  1. #1
    Goddess foxytina_69's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    2,716

    Default processed foods

    what is everyones view on processed foods?

  2. #2
    gertvegan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Bristol, SW England
    Posts
    1,912

    Default

    They're what supermarkets want you to buy, they make the most profit on them, they're easier to transport and store etc than fresh produce. I'm currently reading "shopped" by Joanna Blythman, a book about the power of British supermarkets.

  3. #3
    ConsciousCuisine
    Guest

    Default

    Processed foods contain less vital life force and energy that is positive. They are often constipating, low in fiber and high in fats (including unhealthy fats), sodium and other undesireables.

    They are also often tasty, fun and an important part of a "transitional" diet or in convincing meat-eaters that Vegan cuisine can be just as tasty and fun as the S.A.D.

    Additionally, some processed foods such as soymilk and cereal are fortified to provide much-needed B-12, calcium and other nutrients that those who do not eat many fresh, raw vegetables and fruits, green foods and supplements would otherwise be lacking in.

  4. #4
    baffled harpy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    6,655

    Default

    It depends what you mean by "processed". I buy certain things ready-made, such as bread, soy milk, tofu, pasta. But I'm trying to avoid buying many "ready meals" as even if they're vegan they tend (here in the UK at least) to include a lot of stuff that's not very good for you, such as excessive amounts of salt, and the dreaded hydrogenated vegetable oils.

  5. #5
    AR Activist Roxy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    South Australia
    Posts
    4,977

    Default

    I believe that fresh products, that I can make into a meal myself, are better for me than processed, ready-to-eat foods. However, for convenience, I still purchase some processed foods - a lot less than I used to though. It's probably more of a time-management issue than anything else.

    Roxy

  6. #6
    cedartree cedarblue's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    2,964

    Default

    Quote gertvegan
    They're what supermarkets want you to buy, they make the most profit on them, they're easier to transport and store etc than fresh produce. I'm currently reading "shopped" by Joanna Blythman, a book about the power of British supermarkets.







    hmmmmm....thats interesting, i know "someone else" who's reading this book too!

  7. #7
    I eve's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Queensland, Australia
    Posts
    2,210

    Smile

    Quote foxytina_69
    what is everyones view on processed foods?
    The word 'processed' needs defining. For example, included in my shopping list are soymilk, bread, tofu, marmite, tahini, canned chickpeas, rice, tempeh, nutritional yeast, and so on. All these items have been processed to a certain extent - do you consider them processed foods? Most of what I eat, though, comprises fruit and vegetables, and some nuts.

    I don't buy ready-made meals that have to be heated in a microwave, neither do I buy take-aways.

  8. #8
    Goddess foxytina_69's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    2,716

    Default

    by saying processed, im wondering what people define that as to their own views, not my own. yes i do consider anything processed to be processed, but im wondering what everyone thinks and what they consider processed

  9. #9

    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    At home
    Posts
    1,689

    Smile

    To me, processed means processed - a wholefood has been untouched...fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans etc...

    Processing to me, doesnt mean "bad". For example, I eat bread, pasta, hummus, vegemite, dried fruit etc...

    I think stuff like veggie burgers and ready meals are okay every now and then...everything in moderation I suppose!!! How boring would your diet be if you couldn't eat tasty junk and if you had to prepare only wholefoods, you would be constantly in the kitchen (unless you were a raw person with no desire for preparation!!!)

Similar Threads

  1. Is 'processed' meat only the problem - or cholesterol, high dietary fat etc?
    By Korn in forum Animal products and health risks
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: Jan 7th, 2011, 07:28 AM
  2. Replies: 47
    Last Post: Oct 21st, 2010, 04:12 AM
  3. Link: "Protecting our kids from processed meats"
    By Korn in forum Parents and children
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: Sep 21st, 2008, 05:43 PM
  4. High Sodium in Organic Processed Foods
    By paragonx in forum VEGAN FOOD
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: Nov 12th, 2007, 12:27 PM
  5. Replies: 5
    Last Post: Jul 29th, 2004, 09:45 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •