Read Your Labels!
To avoid partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils you need to vigilant when reading your labels. Do not be deceived by health foods or alternatives to butter as many of these products also contain partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. Many health and protein bars contain hydrogenated oils. I have put my share back on the shelf after reading the ingredient label. Benecol and other margarine spreads that boast a healthier alterative to butter are not what they claim.
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20 Aug 2010 01:10 PM
Forty one pounds. That’s how much high fructose corn syrup Americans consume each year. High fructose corn syrup is used to replace sweeteners in sodas, breads, desserts and other processed foods. Why? American subsidies and tariffs have made corn products a cheaper option. This sweetener which can be found is almost everything you pick up in the grocery store has caused quite a stir. Experts cannot agree on the safety of HFCS which has caused confusion by consumers. Some people have decided to agree with the corn industries “sweet surprise” campaign and insist HFCS is safe. Others maintain it is not only unsafe but a large contributor to obesity in America.
Resolving to eat more naturally and healthier has made grocery shopping a unique experience. I have a keen eye for items that are either unhealthy due to added chemicals or amount of sugar or fat. Blindly picking up an item that looks yummy or easy to make are no longer how I make food choices. While, I never ate terribly I was no stranger to processed foods or the occasional fatty or sugary snack. I find giving up certain foods is both freeing and confining. It feels free to avoid aisles of junk food or processed foods. I am free from the added chemicals and fat plus free from having to think about buying certain items. However, giving up certain foods will confine you to about 1/3 of the grocery store.
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By Bill Hendrick
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Reviewed By Laura J. Martin, MD
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