processed
adjective
pro·cessed
ˈprä-ˌsest 
ˈprō-,
-səst
: having been subjected to a special process or treatment (as in the course of manufacture)
Just as processed food has been robbed of its nutrients, processed hair has been robbed of much of its health.—
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EssenceThe mythical fountain of youth now is filled with white tea. The pale, minimally processed Chinese tea is being pitched as the next great thing for drinking and as a cosmetics ingredient.—The Grand Rapids (Michigan) Press
The Grand Rapids (Michigan) PressThe main dietary sources of sodium are common salt used in cooking and for seasoning and especially the increased amount of sodium compounds used in processed foods.—Sue Rodwell Williams
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This sentiment is reflected in explosive industry growth: exports of unprocessed and semi-processed gum have nearly tripled in the last three decades.
—Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025
Last month, a committee issued its proposal, recommending that people eat more beans, peas and lentils as protein sources and decrease the consumption of processed and red meat.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 26 Jan. 2025
Among the others: Maintaining a healthy body weight; not consuming alcohol or consuming in moderation; eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables, and low in red and processed meat; physical activity; and regular cancer screenings.
—Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, higher consumption of trans fats, sodium, sugary beverages, and red or processed meats was associated with lower odds of healthy aging.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
China accounts for about 60% of global mine production and 90% of processed and permanent magnet output.
—Jason Neely and Eric Onstad, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The link between red and processed meat and colorectal cancer has been a growing area of research for years.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Meat: Consumption of red and processed meats is minimal.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Eat more beans, lentils, and peas, but cut back on red and processed meats—these are the recommendations made by an advisory committee for the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.1
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide national nutrition recommendations, are set to be updated next year.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Dec. 2024
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Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025
Last month, a committee issued its proposal, recommending that people eat more beans, peas and lentils as protein sources and decrease the consumption of processed and red meat.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 26 Jan. 2025
Among the others: Maintaining a healthy body weight; not consuming alcohol or consuming in moderation; eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables, and low in red and processed meat; physical activity; and regular cancer screenings.
—Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, higher consumption of trans fats, sodium, sugary beverages, and red or processed meats was associated with lower odds of healthy aging.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
China accounts for about 60% of global mine production and 90% of processed and permanent magnet output.
—Jason Neely and Eric Onstad, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The link between red and processed meat and colorectal cancer has been a growing area of research for years.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Meat: Consumption of red and processed meats is minimal.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Eat more beans, lentils, and peas, but cut back on red and processed meats—these are the recommendations made by an advisory committee for the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.1
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide national nutrition recommendations, are set to be updated next year.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Processed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/processed. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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