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Smart Shopping for Healthy Lifestyle: Part 2

This is the second and concluding part of the discussion on Food Labels. You can read the first part of this post at Smart Shopping for Healthy Lifestyle: Part 1.

In a food label, the ingredient list is like a recipe. A food label defines the food. It lists all the ingredients of the product in descending order by weight. So, the first ingredient is present in the highest amount, followed by the second and so on. A healthy food is one that contains all the essential nutrients appropriate for you in right proportion.

For example, limiting your fat and sodium reduces the risk of heart diseases, blood pressure and cancer. Eating more fiber, calcium, iron and vitamins help you to improve and maintain a healthy life style. You should select whole grain cereals, breads and biscuits to improve your fibre.

It should be noted that a product should be used only till its expiry date, provided the storage instructions are followed. If storage instructions are not followed, then you cannot expect the product to last until its use by date.

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Tey said…
Hi Thanks for adding my Health blog here... I really appreciate that... And thanks for sharing this useful information about health
April 9, 2008 at 3:16 PM
Manick said…
Hi Tey,

You are welcome.
April 9, 2008 at 8:37 PM
Anonymous said…
passing by from my health blog
April 21, 2008 at 3:01 AM
Anonymous said…
thats how important to be conscious about the labels when buying any products..

Hi Got your link from my cousin.. Mind to exchange link?
April 21, 2008 at 5:19 AM
Manick said…
Embracing Health for life: Thanks for dropping by. Appreciate that.

Seek Health, Feel Great: I have included a link to your blog on my sidebar under "Useful Links". Thanks.
April 21, 2008 at 7:07 AM
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