Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3053: Outsmart the Food Companies to Make Healthier Choices by Lea Genders of Lea Genders Fitness
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Jul 19, 2025 Lea Genders reveals how food companies use misleading marketing to trick consumers into choosing unhealthy options. She emphasizes the importance of reading nutrition labels and ingredient lists to make informed decisions. Learn how to outsmart these marketing tactics and recognize how fat removal often means added sugars. The discussion also highlights that even processed organic foods can be unhealthy. Equip yourself with knowledge to truly decode what’s on your plate and support your long-term health goals.
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Read Labels, Ignore Buzzwords
- Ignore marketing buzzwords like fat-free, organic, gluten-free, low-carb, multigrain, and non-GMO on packages.
- Always read the nutrition label and ingredient list to understand the true health quality of a product.
Fat-Free Often Means More Sugar
- Removing fat often leads to added sugar to maintain taste.
- Choosing full fat products can sometimes be healthier than fat-free versions.
Organic Processed Foods Are Still Unhealthy
- Organic label does not guarantee healthiness if the food is processed.
- Processed organic foods can still contain high sugar, fat, and calories.