• Reduced nutrient intake: Processed foods are often stripped of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber naturally found in whole foods. This can leave you feeling sluggish and lacking energy.
• Increased weight gain: Processed foods tend to be higher in calories, unhealthy fats, and sugar. Consuming these in excess can lead to weight gain.
• Digestive issues: Processed foods are often high in refined carbohydrates and low in fiber, which can disrupt your gut health and lead to constipation, bloating, or diarrhea.
• Blood sugar spikes and crashes: The high sugar content in processed foods can cause your blood sugar levels to spike and then crash, leaving you feeling tired and hungry soon after eating.
• Increased risk of chronic diseases: Regularly consuming processed foods over time can increase your risk of developing chronic health problems like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.

Additionally:

• You might experience cravings for more processed foods due to the high sugar and unhealthy fat content, making it harder to stick to a balanced diet.
• You might feel less satiated after eating processed foods, leading to increased snacking and calorie intake.
• Depending on the types of processed foods you eat, you might experience headaches, fogginess, or difficulty concentrating.

It’s important to note that everyone reacts differently to processed foods. Some people may be more sensitive to the negative effects than others.

Here’s the good news: Even a short stint of healthy eating after the 30 days can help reverse some of these negative effects.

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