Fresh food is more nutritious than processed food from "summary" of In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
One of the key principles that emerges from the exploration of modern Western diets is the idea that fresh food is inherently more nutritious than processed food. This principle may seem obvious, but its implications are profound. The nutrient content of food is known to degrade over time, so the longer the time between when a food is harvested and when it is consumed, the less nutritious it is likely to be. This is why fresh fruits and vegetables are generally considered healthier than packaged or processed foods that have been sitting on store shelves for weeks or even months. Furthermore, the processing of food often involves the addition of various chemicals, preservatives, and additives that can further degrade its nutritional value. Many processed foods are also stripped of key nutrients during processing, only to have synthetic versions added back in later. This not only diminishes the overall nutritional quality of the food but also introduces potential health risks associated with ...
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