Recognize and avoid added sugars
The sugar load increases when companies add sugar to products that already have a lot of naturally occurring sugar.
The sugar load increases when companies add sugar to products that already have a lot of naturally occurring sugar.
It slows digestion, lowers a food’s glycemic index, and helps you feel more satisfied.
High glycemic index foods flood your bloodstream with sugar, which can make you feel hungry and lead to weight gain.
You can’t focus on the good carbs if you don’t have a clear picture of the bad ones.
Stay away from most packaged breads.
Whole foods mean minimally processed foods — and the water, energy, and packaging savings that goes with them.
The revised food label on most products now gives you the tools to make healthy choices right in the supermarket.
Part of the USDA dietary guidelines identifies foods you should dial back on.
A research-backed consensus on what to eat and why.
The latest dietary patterns focus on carbohydrates, fats, and proteins of the right type and in the right amounts.