Generally, most processed foods are unhealthy, no matter the ingredient concentrations. They are mostly high in refined sugars, trans or saturated fats, sodium, artificial sweeteners, and other synthetic additives, all harmful to human health.
Most processed foods in the USA, such as Heinz Ketchup, Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Mountain Dew, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Cereal, McDonald’s French Fries, and Doritos, differ in their ingredients type when compared to the same products in European countries. From my personal view, the main reason most people term the European countries’ products healthier than the US is that Europe has more precautionary rules than the USA. European countries ban any ingredient that can potentially negatively affect consumers even when they lack proof. On the contrary, the US has fewer restrictions on the food ingredients to be banned; they allow the inclusion of things that can be dangerous to humans unless theirs is real proof or evidence linked to harmful effects from taking the ingredient.
The other countries’ foods are termed healthier as they lack common flavors, preservatives, artificial colors, and other additives that can increase the risks of diseases. Though the differences might be slight, they can make a huge impact on people’s health in the long run.
I highly advise you to check on a products ingredient’s before purchasing, even those labeled sugar-free, heat healthy, or low-fat. Consume things you know to avoid future health conditions related to unhealthy eating habits.
