Is puffed snacks really bad for the body as many people say?
So far, nutrition experts and food experts are still arguing, and it seems that no clear conclusion has been reached. At least the World Health Organization has not included puffed food in the top ten junk foods in the world (the top ten junk foods are: 1. Fried foods; 2. Pickled foods; 3. Processed meat foods; 4. Biscuits; 5. Soda and cola foods; 6. Convenient foods; 7. Canned foods; 8. Preserved fruits, plums and candied fruits; 9. Frozen dessert foods; 10. Barbecue food.
If we only use the fact that it is not yet determined whether puffed food is harmful to the body to explain that “everyone loves to eat it”, it may be too far-fetched. In fact, the real reason why “everyone loves to eat” puffed food is probably that in addition to its extreme temptation of “color, fragrance and taste”, there is also undeniable nutritional value.
First of all, the production of puffed food is based on coarse grains, beans, corn, potatoes and other coarse grains, plant protein and vegetables. If these ingredients are used as raw materials, during the puffing process, if there is no excessive additive, excessive consumption will undoubtedly be the most nutritious and healthier for the human body.
It is true that during the puffing process, if excessive additives are added to puffed food, it is possible to produce “five highs and one more” of high fat, high calories, high salt, high sugar and more MSG. Coupled with excessive eating, it will cause “puffed food is not good for the body”, but the “puffing” processing method cannot be blamed for this. The culprit is not “puffing”, but excessive additives and excessive consumption!
