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Here are 4 good tips on how to read and understand food labels given by Dr. David L. Katz, MD, when interviewed by O Magazine this month:
- Don't trust the packaging. Just because it says "reduced fat" or "smart choice" it doesn't mean it's good for you. Many products that are labeled as healthier are not really healthier.
- Scan the ingredients. Note the first few on the list because those are the most abundant. For example, when you are buying bread, you want to see the word whole grain on the list. Also avoid words like "hydrogenated oils" because those are code words for trans fats, which are linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
- Look for fiber. When buying bread, cereal, pasta or any type of carbohydrates, you want to see at least two grams of fiber per serving and ideally three or more.
- Check the fat content. You do not wan to see any trans fats listed on the label, and remember that unsaturated fat is better than saturated. The most of fat you want to see on the label is 3 grams of fat per serving on most foods.
- The Moms Buzz
source: O Oprah Magazine, February 2010
Great tips for evaluating food nutrition labels. It can be so hard to get into the habit of checking nutrition labels; however, it is such a healthful practice. My weakness is chocolate!
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