Post-pandemic stresses on supply chains have pushed food prices up. That means many of us are looking to save money by cooking meals at home instead of dining out, and relying more on processed foods – which are generally easier to prepare and cheaper than their fresh counterparts. But what exactly qualifies as processed food, and why are ingredients processed.
The goodness derived from eating plant-based foods every day can't be overstated. Fruit, vegetables, beans, legumes and whole grains contain a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients and dietary fibre all of which are essential for optimum health. "Numerous studies have linked a higher consumption of healthy plant foods with a reduced risk of chronic conditions, from type.