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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Be cautious on food labels

Ellen says:  Choosing healthy snacks means shopping smart. Be cautious of the health claims on food packages.

Be skeptical of low-fat food claims. If the fat has been eliminated or cut back, the amount of sugar in the food may have increased to keep that food tasting good. Many low-fat foods have nearly as many calories as their full-fat versions.

Whatever claims a food's manufacturer writes on the front of the package, you can judge whether a food is healthy for you by reading the ingredients and the nutrition information on the food label.

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