The Loopholes of Food Labeling

What Food Manufacturers Don't Want You to Know

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SUNSET09

I didn't used to read the labels like I do now, since I've been a SparkFriend. Thank you for the learning experience. Make it a great day!
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BILLTHOMSON

I continue to learn about label reading.
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1958TMC

Lots of great information in this article.
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RAZZOOZLE

Great article
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MELTEA43

I see way too many things listed as Gluten-free that never were composed of Gluten anyways!
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I-AM-TITANIUM

Great article..I never knew the bit about trans fat and minimal amounts don't have to be counted..
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SOKOLUVTRAV

Yeah, packages can be tricky! I always look at the nutrition label and ingredients before I decide to buy!
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TIGERSEYEHEART

This is unbelievable!!!! This article was written on January 2004, which is 13 years ago!!!! Yet it's posted as a current item.

Please Sparkpeople team, archive your old articles!!!

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MSLOUIE3

Au natural is just easier.
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GRALAN

I keep waiting to see Gluten-Free Orange Juice.
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ALILDUCKLING

This is helpful -- in that it confirms how tricky it is to read food labels. Almost depressing!! I try to find a "good" source or brand and keep coming back to it. Can't just pocket all these guidelines to read as I shop.
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LOULOU1790

I'm more confused now!
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JEANNESPARK

Best strategy is to opt for unprocessed foods at all times!
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BONMARCHE

Also check the ingredients for High Frutous Corn Syrup. You'll find that many "whole wheat" breads in the supermarket contain HFCS.
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AMYMURPHY23

It is hard enough for people to find foods to fit there diet and there families needs and wants without companies trying to fool us. Here is a crazy ideal!! Make the food healthier and u wont have to lie about whats really in it!!

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The Loopholes of Food Labeling

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