The FDA has begun to target misleading advertisements on food products that claim to be "healthy". Here are some ways that claims are misleading.
-when it says "sugar-free" that means that it has been sweetened with aspartame which can be more unhealthy to consume than sugar. Instead look for products sweetened with agave nectar or pure cane sugar.
-when it says "0 grams trans fats" that really means less than .5 oz. per serving. Check the serving size and nutrition facts carefully. Another way to tell if it has trans fats: check the ingredients for shortening, hydrogenated vegetable oil, and partially hydrogenated vegetable oil
-when it says "fat-free" it is usually loaded with artificial ingredients to make it taste better so beware! Instead look for products that are naturally fat free or have good sources of fat.
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