How to read food labels: Part 2
Once you’ve mastered reading the nutrition panel now it’s time to move on to the ingredients list which can also tell you alot about the product itself. Some things you may not know: All ingredients must be listed in decreasing order by weight, including added water. Therefore: First ingredient = Largest amount Last ingredient = […]
Trans fat: The Silent Killers
Artificial trans fats are (or hydrogenated fat) are made when hydrogen gas reacts with oil. The result is a stiffer fat that is much more convenient to be used by manufacturers. Seems reasonable? Little did they know that a monster would be created for the sake of convenience. Trans fats are responsible for causing a […]