Moment 178: They're Lying To About Low Fat Foods, THIS Is What They're Doing!: Tim Spector
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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Beware the Lure of Processed Foods
Be cautious of food packaging that prominently features happy imagery or health claims, as these often signal overly processed items. A long list of ingredients, especially those that are unfamiliar or not found in a home kitchen, indicates the product is likely ultra-processed. Claims like 'low calorie' usually mean the addition of artificial sweeteners or extracts, while 'low fat' can imply the use of cheaper substitutes instead of natural fats. Breakfast cereals, often loaded with sugar, exemplify the traps of such processed foods.
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