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Your body needs fat, and your best source is the polyunsaturated fats found in plants.

Knowing the difference between good fat and bad fat is a solid step toward diet control.
 

It’s not the fat itself. It’s the type of fat you need to be wary of.
 

The sugar load increases when companies add sugar to products that already have a lot of naturally occurring sugar.
 

High glycemic index foods flood your bloodstream with sugar, which can make you feel hungry and lead to weight gain.
 

It slows digestion, lowers a food’s glycemic index, and helps you feel more satisfied.
 

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.