Salt A higher sodium intake can lead to higher blood pressure, which may lead to heart disease. Salt is often added to foods to preserve them and for taste. Highly processed foods are the main source of salt for most people. Adults should eat no more than 6 g of salt per day - that's about 1 teaspoon. |
Saturated fat and processed meats
Replacing foods that have mostly saturated fat with foods that have healthy fats can help lower the risk of heart disease. Processed meats can be high in both sodium and saturated fat. Eating too much has been linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer (can also be called colon cancer or rectal cancer). |
Minimally Processed Foods
Not all processed foods have added sodium, sugars or saturated fat. Some types of processing, like pasteurization, help create a safe and convenient food supply. Other types of processing can be used to help preserve food and retain nutrients. These techniques include:
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