How to Avoid Unhealthy Foods that Seem Good For You
, Posted in: Organic Produce, Author: admin (January 31, 2011)
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from vinzfeller and more videos in the Better Health category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com The supermarket is full of foods that sound healthy but are actually full of fat, sugar, additives, and calories. Learn how to tell the good from the bad. To complete this How-To you will need: 100% whole-wheat and whole-grain foods Plain yogurt Loose tea or tea bags Food with the Whole Grain Stamp Step 1: Beware of de-fatted foods Beware “fat-free” and “reduced fat” foods. Many are heavy on sugar and additives, and therefore high in calories. Step 2: Get the "whole" thing Don’t be fooled by the word “multigrain.” Just because a product has a lot of different grains doesn’t mean any of them are the healthy “whole grain” kind. Check the label: If the first ingredient is “100 percent whole wheat” or “whole grain,” you’re good. Tip: Look for products that bear the Whole Grains Council’s “Whole Grain” stamp of approval, which means the item contains a least half a serving of whole grains. Step 3: Understand "All Natural" Understand the term “All Natural.” For meat and poultry, it means that the product has no artificial flavors or colors, synthetic ingredients, or chemical preservatives. For all other foods, the …