| In today's low fat, sugar free world it would seem that | | | | • Usually sugars are also added here so beware. |
| all we have to do is look for these words on a label | | | | • Try making your own dressing at home with oil |
| and be healthier. In some cases, nothing could be | | | | and vinegar, many come with natural flavorings so you |
| further from the truth. | | | | can be creative. |
| Our bodies are quite remarkable in their ability to keep | | | | • Ask any "ole-timer" and they will tell you that |
| us going despite our own neglect. So when you have | | | | vinegar is known for its ability to support your body's |
| decided to take better care of your body and give it | | | | health. |
| better fuel, it is important to be "healthy food savvy". | | | | Diet soft drinks |
| Some of the foods out there that claim to be good for | | | | • Probably one of the worst offenders is diet soft |
| us actually are not. You will want to read this before | | | | drinks. Although real sugar is replaced, do you know |
| you make your next "healthy" food purchase choice. | | | | what with? |
| Fruit Juice | | | | • Diet soft drinks use carcinogenic artificial |
| • Did you know there is more sugar in one glass of | | | | sweeteners. |
| fruit juice than in a soft drink? | | | | • Try water and if you need a flavor put some |
| • It is often loaded with preservatives too | | | | lemon, orange or lime in it. |
| • Making juice at home is a good way to be sure | | | | • Choose other light alternatives that do use non |
| you are getting the real thing. | | | | harmful artificial sweeteners. |
| • Always check the label to be sure you are | | | | It is fair to say that many of us are becoming more |
| getting 100% real fruit juice with no added sugars if | | | | educated consumers. It is also fair to say that when |
| you plan on purchasing. | | | | we hear words like "light" or "fat free" we feel better |
| Yogurt | | | | about our choices. |
| • The sugar monster strikes here too! | | | | Unfortunately you must still be diligent and check out |
| • Check labels to see if corn syrup or artificial | | | | exactly what these terms mean to the advertising |
| flavors have been added | | | | company of a product. It may not be what you |
| • Opt instead for a plain yogurt and add your own | | | | thought it meant. |
| fresh or frozen fruit for taste. | | | | Being informed will allow you to make choices that |
| • Go for high fiber and low added sugar yogurt | | | | improve your health. If you really want to be healthier |
| Fat free salad dressing | | | | always try to keep it simple. Choosing foods that have |
| • Another wolf in sheep's clothing! By taking fat out | | | | little to no additives or preservatives is one way to get |
| this type of dressing makes the healthy vegetables | | | | healthy and stay that way. |
| you are eating less useable by your body. | | | | |