You are being lied to.
When you go to the store or a restaurant, you probably purchase items based on the labels and packaging. The problem is that the restaurants and manufacturers make misrepresentations about what is in their food.
There are seven lies that they tell you. Here they are.
1. “net carbohydrate” and minimal impact on blood sugar.
Many people purchase foods with “healthy” labels thinking that “carbs are bad”. Lables will often say that they’re carbs will have “a minimal impact on blood sugar”. Still remember, they still are high in calories that make you fatter.
2. “Low fat”: Many foods can be described as low fat even if there are no more than 3 grams of fat in a single serving.
For example, ice cream may be called “low fat” as long as there are no more than 3 grams of fat in a standard half cup serving.
However, you are usually offered portions several times larger than the standard serving size. So a 2-cup serving of “low fat” ice cream may contain up to 12 grams of fat!
Also, keep in mind that even a small-sized serving of “low fat” main dishes like sandwiches, can have more than 3 grams of fat in a serving.
Be sure to remember, “low in fat” does not always mean “low in calories.”
3. “Light”: May describe a food’s taste, color, or texture, or it may indicate that the food’s calorie, fat, or sodium content has been significantly reduced.
Food labels should clearly indicate what “light” is intended to convey. If the meaning is not clearly explained, you should seek clarification. If “light” indicates a reduction in calories, fat, or sodium, information about those nutrients must be provided.
4. “Cholesterol free”: “Cholesterol free” claims are can be popular, but can also be very misleading. Keep in mind that:
“Cholesterol free” does not mean that you should eat it.
Foods like pork, turkey, and salmon contain cholesterol — even if they are fried in “cholesterol free” oil.
Saturated and trans fat can raise the level of cholesterol in your blood:
“Cholesterol free” foods can also contain saturated fat. The FDA says that foods that are low in saturated fat can be described as “cholesterol free,” so watch out — many do not comply with this law.
The FDA allows foods with significant amounts of trans fats to be called “cholesterol free.” To avoid trans fats, limit foods prepared with vegetable shortening or partially hydrogenated oils.
5. “Sugar free”: Some foods, especially desserts, may be described as “sugar free.” But keep in mind that “sugar free” does not mean “calorie free” or “fat free.” If a food described as “sugar free” is not low-calorie or reduced-calorie, the menu must say so.
6. “Healthy”: Food described as “healthy” must be low in fat and saturated fat and may not be high in cholesterol or sodium. However, there are no limits on the amount of sugar or calories that a “healthy” food may contain.
7. “Heart” claims: Claims like “heart-healthy,” “heart smart,” and “heart” imply that the food will be low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, and not high in sodium.
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