Shop smart!
Continued from our Retreat & Renew Daily Tip.
Keep these food-label terms in mind next time you’re browsing the grocery aisles:
No Added Sugar — No sugars were added during processing (does NOT mean sugar-free).
Fat Free — No more than 0.5 grams of fat per serving.
Low Fat — 3 grams of fat or less per serving.
Reduced Fat — 25% or more less fat than a serving of the regular version.
Calorie Free — No more than 5 calories per serving.
Low Calorie — No more than 40 calories per serving.
Light or Lite — About 30% fewer calories than the regular version and 50% less fat.
High Fiber — 5 grams or more of fiber and 3 grams or fewer of fat per serving.
Good Source of Fiber — 2.5 to 4.9 grams of fiber per serving.
Cold Pasteurized — Actually means “irradiated” — the food has been exposed to ionizing radiation to kill bacteria, viruses or insects. Read more about this process on Wikipedia.
Cage-Free — Hens aren’t confined to tiny cages and are allowed to roam around and spread their wings. However, “cage-free” doesn’t always mean “cruelty-free.” Read more about it.
