The Difference between "Clean" and Processed foods

[barnidge]

What is the difference between Clean and processed foods? Don't they affect the body in the same way? For example, why is Oatmeal better than a bowl of Special K?

 

[Aaron02]

Processed foods are turned into glucose much faster, thus causing an insulin spike.

 

[barnidge]

I just need refreshing. Is this true even though they have the same GI value?

 

[bm2k]

Processing elimantes vitamins and minerals.

 

[anthrax]

less vitamins
less minerals
less phytochemicals
less fiber
more salt
more saturated and trans fat
more high GI carbs
more preservatives