As
said by a famous writer, one is always responsible for what he eats.
So, it’s better that you eat healthy and live happy. To do this,
you must understand what it really is that you’re eating and how it
will affect your body. Therefore, look for some tips to finding the
right food when you shop. Here’s a few:
Don't
rely on the terminology used: Many food
labels have
marketing claims on the packaging that mention, “Fat-free”,
"Natural", "Organic," or the very commonly used
"Low Fat." These are used to attract customers to buy their
product. So, it is your prerogative to dig into the genuine details
of the product as sellers will definitely put up such labels to
increase their sales. Beware of these marketing gimmicks in food product label printing and
make a smart purchase.
Pay
attention to curtailing fat and sodium. In the nutritional facts
panel, the level of fat and sodium in a single serving is mentioned.
As stated by The American Heart Association, your diet should only
consist of somewhere between 20% - 30% total fat. Sodium intake
should remain below 1,500mg per day. Following these guidelines will
reduce your chances of chronic illness and heart problems
drastically.
Try
to increase the amount of fiber in your food and check it on the
food product labels.
It is not
surprising to know that most foods, after getting processed, lose
fiber. Therefore, avoid processed food as fiber is what keeps your
digestive system in good shape. The nutritional facts panel again
reveals the dietary fiber that your food has. An added benefit of
fibrous food is that it’s more filling and you end up consuming
less. This obviously leads to a smaller consumption of calories.
Summary:
In order to purchase good food, it is essential that you understand the nutritional facts on the printed food product labels. Secondly, always try buying food with fewer ingredients (find them on the food labels), as that means less processing.
