(SouthBeachDiet.com) Before purchasing a product, be sure to read all the ingredients, regardless of what the label says. All healthy food products should use whole ingredients and not list any processed flours, additives, or added sugars such as high fructose corn syrup… [T]o help you make the best food choices, here are the facts on some of the most common food claims…
“Enriched” means the nutrients that were originally in the food were lost during the refining process and have been replaced to make it more nutritious. Enriched foods don’t compensate for the natural nutrients and fiber that were lost during processing…
Foods that are “fortified” have nutrients added to the food that were never present in the original product. Fortified foods still have their natural ingredients, and in most cases have added health benefits, such as vitamins…
Beware of foods labeled “all-natural” or “100% natural.” The FDA and USDA don’t regulate products with these claims. The labels “all-natural” and “100% natural” suggest that the food is nutritious and wholesome, but they may contain hydrogenated oils and chemical preservatives, all of which are not natural ingredients…
All food products that have the “USDA Organic” seal must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients. Products that have the “made with organic ingredients” label consist of at least 70 percent organic ingredients.
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