![]() ![]() They have been linked to increased risk for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks. ![]() These are fats that rarely appear in nature, but food processing has made them very abundant. Stay away from food containing trans fats, or trans-unsaturated fatty acids. For example, if a product contains unhealthy ingredients such as trans fat, the company may elect to decrease the serving size until the amount of trans fat per serving is less than 0.5 grams, so they can report it as “0 grams of trans fat.” The tricky part is that many of us will likely eat more than this artificially small serving. Is the fat and sugar content for the entire container of yogurt, or just for a quarter cup? Food companies don’t have to report ingredients occurring at less than 0.5 grams in the specific serving size, which can confuse the consumer and convince them the food is healthy. Large print on labels now claims “low fat,” “low sugar,” “all natural.” But to really be sure you’re getting something healthy, you should investigate deeper and study the nutrition label on the back of each package.įirst step: notice the serving size. Read nutrition labels: Food marketing teams realized a while back that we, the consumers, want healthy food - and they know exactly how to target us. They’re there because you probably didn’t know you were craving any of it, but the stores know that if they put them in your face, you just might.Ģ. When you are nearing the checkout line, beware the temptations next to the conveyor belt. You could also take a photo of the inside of your fridge and your pantry with your phone so you can refer to it while you are at the grocery store. If you ever find yourself in the supermarket wandering aimlessly down the aisles, you might discover that a lot of food unintentionally ends up in your basket, including many impulse purchases that you should never really eat! You might find it helpful to put up a post-it note on your fridge, and write items on the note throughout the week so that writing a shopping list isn’t as daunting. Plan ahead: Get more out of your weekly grocery store trips by writing down exactly what you need. ![]() These three tips can help you overcome some of the barriers to healthy eating.ġ. There are many factors that can get in the way of our efforts to lead a healthy lifestyle including busy schedules, lack of access to fresh produce, and smart advertising by the food industry. If you are still looking to work on being healthier this year, eating healthier is a good option that may be easier than it seems.Īs Hippocrates (the “father” of modern medicine) once said, “Let food be thy medicine, and thy medicine thy food.” We are realizing more and more how much our daily behaviors and our food choices impact our health and well-being. With the New Year a few months behind us now, hectic schedules and daily distractions have gotten in the way of our most well intended resolutions. ![]()
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