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<\/u>Walk down the aisle of your local grocery store and it doesn\u2019t take long before your eyes are locked on a flashy label stating, \u201cONLY 100 Calories\u201d or  \u201cNO SUGAR ADDED\u201d or \u201cLIGHT!” That isn\u2019t all, you also get a picture of a healthy-looking model or cartoon smiling because of that ‘wonderful\u2019 product their face is on. It is so easy to be persuaded, and manufacturers are experts at it. They know the right words to say to press the button in your brain that will persuade you to put those products in your cart! Scary, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

This power of persuasion has influence on what things we look at when investigating a label! It is extremely common to reduce our focus to just parts of the “picture” – such as calories, sugar, carbs, and protein, without checking out what it is that is making up those calories. We have programs that focus solely on calories without any regard to where they may be coming from. The problem isn\u2019t that we are eating TOO MANY calories, or that we are not eating enough, but that the QUALITY of the calories we are eating is poor! There are so many more things that determine the quality of food, beyond calories, fat, and sugar. Let’s figure out what determines quality!<\/p>\n

Micronutrients<\/h3>\n

Whole foods that are unprocessed are filled with vital vitamins and minerals that get lost through processing! At Burn Boot Camp, we promote eating whole foods and minimally processed goods. These micronutrients have important roles in the body like hormone secretion, immune function, maintaining bodily functions… and the list goes on!<\/p>\n

Fiber<\/h3>\n

Carbs get a bad rap these days. The reality is carbs are a broad group that range from short-chained simple sugars to complicated long-chained polysaccharides, such as fiber. Carbs are your bodies primary source of energy. On the label, you will see that under the \u2018total carbohydrate\u2019 number is two sub-categories: sugar and fiber. You want to select foods that are HIGHER in FIBER and minimize sugar intake. Fiber plays an important role in regulating digestion, blood glucose levels, and lowering cholesterol!<\/p>\n

Extra Ingredients<\/h3>\n

If it says no sugar, no fat, and just 15 calories\u2026it must be good for you right? Not so fast, look closer. Are there artificial sweeteners and ingredients listed in the label? The most common artificial sweeteners include:<\/p>\n

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  • Neotame<\/li>\n
  • Aspartame<\/li>\n
  • Acesulfame Potassium<\/li>\n
  • Sucralose<\/li>\n
  • Saccharin<\/li>\n
  • Sorbitol<\/li>\n
  • High Fructose Corn Syrup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    And then there are artificial ingredients:<\/p>\n

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    • Monosodium Glutamate<\/li>\n
    • Sodium Nitrite\/Nitrate<\/li>\n
    • Sulfur Dioxide<\/li>\n
    • Potassium Bromate<\/li>\n
    • Artificial Colors and Dyes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      These unnecessary food additives should be avoided. Therefore, it is important to read the ingredient list to truly determine if a food is as “healthy” as it appears! Just as you don\u2019t judge a book by its cover, don\u2019t trust a product by it’s packaging!<\/p>\n

      Fat<\/h3>\n

      Fat isn\u2019t bad! YES, I said it! Just like a carbohydrate, the type of fat you eat goes a long way! Unsaturated fats and fatty acids (omega-3 and 6) are health promoting! You should steer away from foods high in saturated and trans-saturated fat. These types of fats are associated with higher chances of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.<\/p>\n

      This can all be very overwhelming! That is okay! It takes practice to identify these factors and look at them together as a whole! Take it one step at a time, first looking for artificial sweeteners, then add in unnecessary food additives a month later. Lastly, don\u2019t do it alone! Ask your family or friends to go with you. This can serve as a great learning experience for the kids! Not only are you going to get stronger but you are going develop healthier habits for your family!<\/p>\n

      Don\u2019t let it scare you\u2026 YOU CAN DO IT! Now that you have the knowledge, get to shopping in a healthy way! Learn more about Burn Nutrition by signing up for our news letter below!<\/p>\n

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