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But thats not necessarily the case, according to registered dietitianMaxine Yeung, RD, CPT, NBC-HWC.
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the building blocks of protein, such asmethionine, phenylalanine, threonine, and isoleucine.
In particular, vitamins are hard to pronounce, according to Yeung.
But Yeung points out that pretty much all food the food we eat is processed to some degree.
Those shredded Brussels are technically processed, FYI.
Bagged spinach is technically processed, yet we think of this as a healthy food,Yeungsays.
Frozen vegetables are technically processed.
This is because they do serve a purpose, usually to help preserve a food,Yeungsays.
Of course, not all processed foods are going to be nutritious, or even considered good for you.
One ingredient Yeung would strongly caution against is hydrogenated oil.
It is essentially trans fat, and is known to increase risk of heart disease, she says.
In general, Googling any ingredients you cant easily identify is something Yeung suggests everyone start doing.
Youll likely be able to quickly see if its a nutrient that you want to consume.
Over time, youll start to learn more of the scientific names for ingredients.
TL; DR: At the end of the day, knowledge is power.
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