- Like we always say, eating organic foods is key to optimal health.
- Before you buy any products at the supermarket, make sure to read the labels first. Our simple rule is that if you can’t pronounce the ingredients, then they are bad for you and you shouldn’t eat them.
- Another rule when reading labels is to avoid anything containing aspartame or artificial sweeteners.
- Aspartame has been linked to many serious health conditions and side effects.
- Did you know that the FDA does not have regulations for the term “all-natural” on food labels? Many companies market their foods as all-natural, when in reality they contain artificial ingredients.
- Organic yogurt has been touted by health experts because it is a great source of vitamins and calcium.
- It is also rich in probiotics, which are good bacteria that live in our gut that aid in digestion and immune system health. While this is true, NOT all yogurt is made equal.
- Some popular yogurt products that you may be buying contain aspartame and artificial colors.
- Let’s take a look at two popular yogurt products to see what they really contain.
- Yoplait Fat Free Yogurt: Contains aspartame and artificial colors such as Red #40, Yellow #6, and Blue #1.
- Great Value Light Yogurt: Contains aspartame and Blue #1.
- These sweeteners and artificial colors are certainly not natural, and in fact can be detrimental to our health.
- The FDA released a study linking foods with artificial flavors to behavioral disorders in children.
- Take a close look at the labels on yogurt products next time you shop, and you will be sure to find more products with dyes and aspartame. When a product claims to be all-natural, remember to investigate further. Buying organic foods from reputable sources is the best way to go.
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- Tip: We recommend buying organic plain yogurt or kefir. Just adding raw organic honey or organic chopped fruits like bananas, blueberries.
- Stay away from pre-flavored yogurts.
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- REFERENCES:
- 1. “What Is the Meaning of ‘natural’ on the Label of Food?” FDA.gov. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, n.d. Web. 01 July 2014.
- 2. “Evaluation of Studies on Artificial Food Colors and Behavior Disorders in Children.” FDA. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, n.d. Web. 1 July 2014.
