Ideally, most of the foods in your cart shouldnt have complicated food labelsthink fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. But before I buy any new packaged food, I check out the nutrition and the ingredients list for hidden sugars, saturated fats, and other unhealthy ingredients.A.K.
If youre buying packaged foods, the side of the box, which lists the ingredients and the nutrients, is your best friend. Avoid relying on the boxs front, where companies may make unregulated health claims that can be misleading. Check the Nutrition Facts for foods that are low in saturated fat (but not necessarily other forms of fat, which are essential to a well-balanced diet), sodium, and sugar, and high in fiber and vitamins, such as vitamins A and D.
Adult women should get between 21 and 25 grams of fiber and a maximum of 24 grams of added sugars per day, while men should consume between 30 and 38 grams of fiber per day and no more than 36 grams of added sugars per day. All genders should cap their sodium intake at 2,300 mg of sodium per day.
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