There are certain days when convenience is key when preparing meals for hungry family members. Convenient options seem endless, but by taking a few moments to read the ingredient lists, you’ll soon discover that not all choices are created equally.
Packaged and processed foods tend not only to contain ridiculously high levels of fat, sugar and salt, but are also packed with lab-made chemicals, sweeteners, artificial colours and flavours, preservatives and the list goes on and on. Such synthetic ingredients are designed to keep the foods from rotting and to enhance the flavours that have been stripped away in process.
By becoming a label “detective”, you’ll be choosing healthier choices in no time at all. Choose foods with simple ingredients and always remember that the fewer the ingredients the better. If an ingredient sounds too chemical and is difficult to pronounce, there is a good chance is not good for you.
To qualify for ekopoints, read the ingredient lists of at least three (3) processed or packaged foods that you regularly purchase. Tell us what ingredients took you by surprise.
