“Eat less processed foods.” Virtually every health expert preaches it; so much so, that you might have even tuned it out (like when your mother tells you to “Eat your greens. Whatever, Mom.).

Have you ever given thought to why? Have you ever found yourself scratching your head over it all?

What qualifies as processed food anyway?

Within this infographic, we present everything you need to know about processed foods.

Discover: To gain more understanding about which foods constitute processed foods (and which do not)–and their impact on your health

> Understand the distinctions among four types of processed foods (whole foods, minimally-processed foods, moderately-processed foods and highly-processed foods)

> What processed foods will help support my health and wellbeing–and which ones may threaten it?

How to tell which whole and minimally processed foods are worth the extra effort (and which likely aren’t).

Plus, you’ll gain a three-step plan that’ll enable you to increase your intake of nutrient-rich foods without feeling restricted or overwhelmed.

This challenge doesn’t involve forcing yourself to consume foods you dislike or finding extra time in your day that doesn’t exist.

Instead, this journey will lead you towards finding a nutritional middle ground that can help transform your diet step-by-step.

Check out this infographic to gain more knowledge. (You could even download and store the file so you can refer back whenever needed!)