Besides things getting a little disorganized in our pantry from time to time, we need to be checking the labels and make sure our pantry helps bring our family nutrition and not create unwanted health issues.
According to the CDC, “Most Americans… do not have a healthy diet. Fewer than 1 in 10 adults and adolescents eat enough fruits and vegetables, and 9 in 10 Americans aged 2 years or older consume more than the recommended amount of sodium. In addition, 6 in 10 young people aged 2 to 19 years and 5 in 10 adults consume a sugary drink on a given day. Processed foods and sugary drinks add unneeded sodium, saturated fats, and sugar to many diets, increasing the risk of chronic diseases.” Ahh! We definitely don’t want that. (Source: https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/nutrition.htm )
So what should you be considering when you look at labels?
- types of fats
- added sugars
- length of ingredient list
- sodium level
- added dyes
- calories per serving
If you find yourself always feeling “off”, consider what you are putting in your body for fuel.
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