Will i feel healthier by staying away from meat and processed foods - ( esp microwave meals) , will i really..

Question

.. notice the difference?? Im wanting to do this but want to know if its worth it??

Answer 1

yes it would be worth it, and you would especially notice it when you are in your middle ages.. plus there is real factual proof that fast foods, and processed foods are what causes heart disease cancer diabetes, the list goes on and on. I bet you would notice a difference in a few months maybe weeks, in your hair and skin and fingernails also probably have way more energy. you could just go to a nutritionist and get a comfortable diet that if you follow it its hardly painful at all, its just called eating right, just by doing that you will see a difference and it would be way worth it. and not as extreeme as you might think. I know this because my brother whom I thought looked great already changed his diet and after about 6 months he looked atleast ten years younger, at the time he was 42.

Answer 2

I noticed a huge difference when I cut back (I'll never give it up 100%) on junk food, processed frozen dinners, and sodas. I stopped eating so much beef and started eating more fish and chicken. I used to be on prescription Pepcid for acid reflux disease but now I don't even need the occasional Pepcid chewable (unless I cave and go eat McDonalds w a large soda).

I don't know about everyone but I went through a sort of detox period for the first week and I felt like crap. No energy, wanted to sleep a lot, headachey. Once that passed, I felt great.

Answer 3

there is nothing wrong with eating meat. and I hate to say it but you are almost better eating a fast food burger than a microwaved meal.

have you ever looked at the list of ingredients on a microwave dinner? do you really think your body needs 60 different food additives and preservatives in a day, let alone one meal?

Answer 4

Following are common food processing techniques:

removal of unwanted outer layers, such as potato peeling or the skinning of Peaches
Chopping or slicing, of which examples include potato chips, diced carrot, or candied peel.
Mincing and macerating
Liquefaction, such as to produce fruit juice
Emulsification
Cooking, such as boiling, broiling, frying, steaming or grilling
Mixing
Addition of gas such as air entrainment for bread or gasification of soft drinks
Proofing
spray drying

Food processing can lower the nutritional value of some foods. Some preservatives added or created during processing such as nitrites or sulfites may cause adverse health effects on some consumers. In addition, high quality and hygiene standards must be maintained to ensure consumer safety and failures to maintain adequate standards can have serious health consequences.

In general, fresh food that has not been processed other than by washing and simple kitchen preparation, may be expected to contain a higher propotion of naturally occurring vitamins, fibre and minerals than the equivalent product processed by the food industry. However fresh materials are more liable to early spoilage and are often unsuited to long distance transportation from source to shelf. Fresh materials, such as fresh produce and raw meats, are also more likely to harbour pathogenic microorganisms (e.g. Salmonella) capable of causing serious illnesses

Answer 5

there was a guy on tv a while back who ate nothing but fast food, he put on weight had bad skin and was at risk of serious health problems after just a week! The fat in fast food and high calories is bad for your heart etc and sat too. Meat it's self is good for you especially red meat but try to cook it sensibly ie casserole it and not fried. Cut down on size of meals but eat a balanced diet and excercise if possible, good luck.

Answer 6

Providing you ensure that you have a balanced diet, you will feel better. I stopped eating all meat and fish and junk food many years ago. I used to suffer dread full migraines, but I never have them now.

Answer 7

I think that everyone would feel better if they didnt eat that crap. I know, I feel awful after I eat processed foods or lunchmeat. If I want a sandwich, I use chicken, turkey, etc from the night before, but no lunchmeat.

Answer 8

You will not only FEEL healthier, but you WILL be healthier. You'll have so much less fat in your diet and feel more energised. Give it a try for a month and see.

Answer 9

I did - more energy, no more headaches...