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Helpful Tips in Decoding Tags and Labels During Your Grocery ShoppingBY: Evelyn Lalisan | Category: Shopping | Submitted: 2010-03-03 23:56:59
The grocery is the place where you get all your food supplies. You can buy your vegetables, fish, meat, canned goods, milk and other needs there. Of course you would always go for the finest quality so you would be ensured that you are getting your money's worth for buying them. That said, you must also be in the know about tags and labels of your purchases. Have you seriously ever thought of always checking the tags or labels that are pasted on the products you buy? Are you the type of buyer who judges the product by the way it looks or smells to know these are fresh? If you are, maybe it would be nice to decode some of these tags and labels so you would remember the basics of knowing what they really mean. If you see the tag 'best before' this tag simply reminds you of the last date or the maximum date use of the product. This is usually found in dairy products. The product's freshness and quality may be affected after the expiry date. This label may vary depending on the brand. But then don't throw these products away immediately as most companies would advise that these are still okay to consume after a few days of the expired date. Just make sure that there is no damage or tear in the package, no strange odor or discoloration of the product. The tag that says '100% natural' means that no preservatives, synthetic substances, artificial flavors or colors were used to make the product. There is no actual final and convincing research about all natural products being better than those with additives. These products may still include some sugar, fats and calories in them that may still be considered unsafe to your health. It would be better to read the label for contents or ingredients to find out. The tag that says 'fat free' means that the product contains less than 0.5 grams per serving. These are usually for those who want to lose weight. In some cases, the manufacturers of these products add a bit more of sugar or starch to let the product taste more delicious. It is also less satisfying so you tend to eat more. It would be a better choice for you if you avoid fat free products and eat low fat foods instead. The tag 'organic' means that the product has been produced in an environment controlled process. The product also holds at least 95% organic substances and is mostly free from toxics and other chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers. Organic vegetables and fruits cost 50% more than their ordinary counterparts. The tag 'zero Trans fats' means the product contains less 0.5 grams of Trans fats per serving. The Trans fats increase bad cholesterol in the body causing heart disease and high blood pressure. But the product may contain saturated fats which may also be harmful to your health. It would be better to avoid eating such products. The tag that says 'light' may pertain to the amount of calories of the product. The light version may hold 30-35% less calories than the other product without this tag. When it comes to salt content, it may mean that it contains only half of the salt content in it compared to the regular product. The tag with the 'sugar free' means the product has less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving. This is good for people with diabetes and others who want to lose weight. But sugar free does not really mean the calories are low since the product may still contain sweeteners. The tag with the 'gluten free' is a product free from gluten which is a kind of protein found in wheat, barley, grains and their by products. Gluten may be harmful to those with allergies to wheat and barley. It can cause intestinal and digestive disorders. There may be other tags on the grocery items that you buy. But these are the most common types you see on most products. So the next time you see tags on the products you wish to buy, remember to double check the label contents of the product. Don't just rely on the tag or label because they don't really explain the real ingredients of the products. Make it a habit to read the entire label content of ingredients so you know you are on the healthy side of all your purchases. Article Source: http://www.writearticles.org/ About Author / Additional Info: Comments on this article: (0 comments so far)
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