How to Use processed in a Sentence

processed

adjective

• To assess the fiber content in a protein bar, check the ingredients list for processed or isolated fibers, such as chicory root fiber or inulin.
  — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
• Anti-inflammatory breakfasts should have whole, non-processed foods.
  — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
• Nearly half of Americans don’t realize processed meat is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer.
  — Sarah Garone, Health, 2 Apr. 2026
• Key Takeaways Eating a low-carb breakfast can prevent post-breakfast blood sugar spikes, compared to breakfasts high in sugary and processed carbs.
  — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
• For now, there's no avoiding the fact that the majority of the foods sold in grocery stores are ultra-processed, says Wolfson of Johns Hopkins.
  — Maria Godoy, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
• The light data was then post-processed using astronomy software to create a spectacular nebula spacescape.
  — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
• Low-fiber, constipating diets are rich in highly processed or fast foods and dehydrating beverages like excessive alcohol.
  — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 June 2026
• Excluding sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, obesity now exceeds underweight in all regions, researchers said, with ultra-processed and fast foods that are high in sugar, refined starch, salt, unhealthy fats and additives being targeted at and consumed by children.
  — Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025