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Read the Label

             I recently came across an article that made me believe more than ever that we have to read the labels on our foods.  It was an email sent by a friend that told the story about how Margarine is only one molecule away from plastic.  Now if that’s actually true, you can spend time researching that.... It did ring true, though in the fact that so many times we see things like, “diet” or “fat free” and assume it’s good for us.  And that’s what they’re counting on!! 

Turn that baby around and take a look at the label.  Pay special attention to Sodium, Calories and Servings.   It may be a 200 calorie snack, but that’s only one serving and what you ate is more like five.  It may be one “low fat” can of soup but it contains almost your entire daily amount of Sodium.   Companies want to sell you things...that’s their main concern.  Yours needs to be if it’s actually good for you and your armor is knowledge.  

 





 
01/16/2013 11:16AM
Read the Label!
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Q: What does 'gluten free' mean and am I eating healthy if I choose to eat 'gluten free'?

A: Gluten is a protein in things processed from wheat and other grains like rye and barley.  I always envision it like the glue that holds it all together and what makes the dough elastic-like.  Gluten gets a bad rap and cutting it out of your diet doesn't necessarily mean weight-loss.  You very well could see the pounds come off though because gluten is in high-carbohydrate foods...when you take them out of your diet poof, you have weight-loss. But gluten itself is not bad.  If you're gluten intolerant, you experience bloating, abdominal pain, joint pain and some other things as well.  And there are many people who don't realize that they're gluten sensitive.  So by cutting gluten out of your diet, you could easily feel better as well.  We have an amazing local store called Silly Yak Bakery and they're a great resource for your gluten free questions.  


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