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This will come as a surprise to you, the fat we consume and we’re scared of is not as bad as we thought it is and on the other hand, sugar is much, much worse than we thought. Research has suggested that diets which are high in sugar lead to diabetes, obesity, heart diseases and cancer. Hence, it is mandatory for all food manufacturers to put a label of “Added Sugar” on their products and consumers must beware of the consequences.
Not just are naturally organic foods free from manufactured plant added substances, yet these are likewise developed steadily. This produce doesn't utilize pesticides, artificial composts, sewer sludge, genetically modified organisms or radiation. On account of non-veg, cattle are not given growth hormones or antibiotics but given organic feeds. They are in this way cultivated and bred in an eco-friendly way.
There are some detrimental components in our toothpaste, and the truth of the matter is that we are unaware of it. Check the toothpaste fixing list for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Triclosan, Sodium Fluoride, and hydrated silica. On the off chance that these ingredients are available in your toothpaste, discard it as these are dangerous and can bring about some genuine troubles over the long haul.
A government study has found about 5 different toxins, lead, heavy metals antimony, cadmium, chromium and the compound DEHP or Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, in the cold drinks manufactured by two MNCs namely, PepsiCo and Coca-cola. The study was carried out on Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Coca-cola, 7up and Sprite from PET bottles they were in. Hence, beware of the health consequences!
If you think you precisely know what does “healthy” food stand for, the FDA would really want to hear from you. The current definition of “healthy” as per the FDA is described as “an implied nutrient content claim” which suggests that the food is consistent with the current dietary recommendations, particularly for cholesterol and fat. The problem with this definition is, it leaves a wide open space for interpretation of this term, as we have seen similar cases in the case of term “natural”. FDA is inclined to modify the definition of the term “healthy” food.
Nowadays, the flavorings and sugar added to the variety of yogurts are slowly pushing them into the junk food category. Hence, when you are buying one, make sure you read the nutrition and ingredients list on the label. Always go for a sugar-free yogurt. The difference between greek yogurt and dairy-free yogurt is that the former comes with more proteins and fewer carbs whereas the latter has lesser fat and no lactose. Organic yogurt is not necessary the best buy as it may be rich in few nutrients but low in many others.
All the bottles of drinking water have an expiration date on their label but it does not really mean you cannot drink it. They are sold with an expiry date but the truth is that water never expires. As required by the law, all consumable food products should have an expiry date on their packaging/label and water too, falls under this category. Thus, even bologna and lemonade will contain expiry on their labeling.
Now a variety of cooking oils have been suggested by the nutritionists and health experts but when it comes to deep frying, experts still seem to vouch for the efficacy of traditional cooking oils even though many urban households switched to olive or sunflower oil. Hence, people who have given up on ghee completely might just want to think about it again. Refined oils should not be used for frying as they degrade easily whereas oils which are in saturated fats such as ghee or coconut oil are stable during frying.
Bread was one of the very common items dieticians asked to avoid long before the CSE report came up. Centre for Science and Environment conducted tests indicating that pre-packaged bread in India may have chemicals causing cancer. Various reports have shown that more than 80% of the branded bread tested positive for two ingredients which are banned abroad but permitted in India. These studies included samples of pizza bases, packs of Britannia and Harvest Gold and fast food chains such as KFc and MacD.
Food which is produced using natural substances while farming called organic. Organic foods do not contain artificial chemicals. Antibiotics, hormones or GMOs. Organic crops have higher nutritional value and organic dairy products have a higher content of Omega-3s. The level of toxins from the regular foods is generally below safety limits but organic foods can still help you reduce it. However, you must know that organic food which is processes can have lower nutritional value and high in fats, calories, and sugar. Organic junk food is still a junk food.