Tag: Prepackaged foods

According to Harvard Health, most Americans get a significant portion of their sodium from processed and prepackaged food, but it is a surprising and important fact that this salt is almost never iodized. This poses a challenge for consumers who might mistakenly believe their iodine needs are being met by their diet of convenience foods.

According to the American Medical Association, ultra-processed foods account for 57% of caloric intake in adults and an alarming 67% in children, highlighting the prevalence of these products in modern diets. With so many convenient options available, it’s crucial to understand the true nutritional value of what we consume. The answer to whether prepackaged foods are healthy is not a simple yes or no, but a spectrum defined by the degree and type of processing involved.