How many people actually know what they are eating? Most of us don't take the time while grocery shopping to read nutrition and food labels. Reading the labels and ingredients in your food will give you valuable health information. Pay attention to the amount of sugar and fat, more specifically, the saturated and trans fat content in your food. A healthy diet is low in saturated fat and sugar. If you are at risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or stroke must pay close attention to their saturated fat and sugar intake.
When you are reading the ingredients look out for high fructose corn syrup and partially hydrogenated oils. High fructose corn syrup is a sweetener often added to processed foods and sweetened drinks. Partially hydrogenated oils contain trans fat. Avoid foods that contain these unhealthy ingredients because frequent consumption is detrimental to your health. Is it coincidental that the obesity and type 2 diabetes is on the rise in our society as well as increased consumption of high fructose corn syrup and partially hydrogenated oils.
Next time you are grocery shopping invest the extra time in your health by reading the labels. You will be glad you did.
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