CONVENIENCE FOODS

“QUICK,FLEXIBLE & SUFFICENT”

What are convenience foods?

Advantages of Convenience foods are :
Convenience foods are often foods which
are processed and partly or totally  They can be kept for emergency uses.
prepared by food manufacturers, so they  A wide Variety is Available.
are either ready to eat or require easy  They are easy to store and convenient to
and minimal preparation. transport.
 Quick and Easy to prepare, therefore you
save time and fuel.
 Usually little is gone to waste .
 Often have nutrients added .

That’s
a relief!

Convenience foods Can be sectioned into 6 different types . They

are; Dehydrated, Ready to Eat, Canned,Frozen,Cook-Chill and
Ready-Prepared.

Some examples of Convenience foods from these categories are:

 Ice-Cream Disadvantages of Convenience Foods:

 Pastries
 More costly then fresh foods.
 Salads(cole slaws ,pastries )
 May contain High levels of Fats and
 Canned Stews, Puddings, Sasuages
Sugar .
 Cold Meats
 Nutrient lost during processing
 Pasta in Sauce
therefore the body may lack of it .
 Frozen Lasagna
 Servings aren’t always adequate
 Soups and Sauces
depending on the situation, you
 Fruit Juices
may need to buy extra , meaning
 Candy
more money!
And many more….
 Too many of these processed and
refined foods in the diet can limit
the intake of NSP.

Rethink your Options, Healthy is

always the better way…..