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Processed foods, such as orange juice from concentrate, sugary cereals, and peanut butter with added oils and sugar, are less beneficial for our bodies compared to whole foods. They can disrupt our cravings, energy levels, and digestion. Eating too many processed foods may cause bloating. The examples given are meant to help us understand the difference between whole and processed foods, so we can make healthier choices without overthinking. So what does whole versus processed actually look like? So a few examples, orange versus orange juice from concentrate, steel cut oats versus a sugary cereal, peanut butter versus most peanut butters that actually have added oils as well as sugar. So I'm not saying that you only have to eat stuff that grew out of the ground, totally not what I'm saying. But what I am saying is this, the more processed a food is, the less your body knows how to use it. And the more likely it is to mess with your cravings, energy and digestions. So if you're wondering why I'm not always feeling bloated, that may be the reason why, processed foods. So like these examples, they are definitely not here to make you feel guilty. They're here to help you see the difference. Because once you start recognizing what's what, it's easier to make more balanced choices without second guessing everything on your plate.