The Ingredient Labels On Your Food?...

[Pingfah]

I only ever eat packaged food for lunch, but I usually check that what I am eating is low fat and high protein, and free from any chemical or processed nasties, and no more than 300 calories for lunch.

I don't worry about vitamins or anything like that because my evening meals are often packed full of fresh meat & vegetables, or if I am making pasta or such then I have a giant salad as well.

 

[ThankQ]

I am a compulsive reader, so I always read all the labels. I mean, they are just there, being all readable and stuff! How could I resist?

I think I built up the habit when I was a kid eating my breakfast cereal. I got up before my parents so there wasn't really anyone to talk to, and I'd set the cereal box in front of me and read everything printed on the damn thing.

 

[Holdfast]

I keep a vague eye on my calorie intake, so tend to take note of that. Beyond that, I don't really pay much attention as I tend to buy things that are vaguely healthy (or at least, not aggressively unhealthy, which is not quite the same thing... ) )

 

[iguana_tonante]

I am a compulsive reader, so I always read all the labels. I mean, they are just there, being all readable and stuff! How could I resist?

I think I built up the habit when I was a kid eating my breakfast cereal. I got up before my parents so there wasn't really anyone to talk to, and I'd set the cereal box in front of me and read everything printed on the damn thing.

True that. Well, actually my parents were there with me, but at that age I would have rather read the same cereal box every day than actually speak with them...

 

[Count Zero]

Yes, I always read labels, except for products that I've bought recently and often enough that I know there's nothing problematic in them.

That's pretty much my policy, too. I've been doing it for years, ever since I became a vegetarian. A few months ago, I became a vegan and had to recheck everything. Reading the labels has become almost second nature to me. I also do it when people offer me something I haven't checked up on and it's still in its package. People who know me have accepted this weird behaviour on my part, thankfully.

 

[ThankQ]

I am a compulsive reader, so I always read all the labels. I mean, they are just there, being all readable and stuff! How could I resist?

I think I built up the habit when I was a kid eating my breakfast cereal. I got up before my parents so there wasn't really anyone to talk to, and I'd set the cereal box in front of me and read everything printed on the damn thing.

True that. Well, actually my parents were there with me, but at that age I would have rather read the same cereal box every day than actually speak with them...

I fixed my sit/set in my post. Would you fix your quote so I don't feel quite so stoopid?

 

[iguana_tonante]

Done. I didn't even noticed it, so at least you are in good company.

 

[ThankQ]

Done. I didn't even noticed it, so at least you are in good company.

I didn't noticed it either

 

[Count Zero]

Yeah, a typo, how hilarious.

 

[ThankQ]

Yeah, a typo, how hilarious.

In context, I thought it was funny.

 

[The Green Mushroom]

For foods that I buy for myself I don't really make an effort. My wife is allergic to peanuts and cannot have gluten so I fully read the label on anything that I buy for her or think that she might eat if she knew I had it.

 

[Gaseous Anomaly]

I always read the labels and look for the higest fat and cholestrol content I can find. May I kick over from a heartattack or even worse.

The labels are only ment to scare potential buyers away so what does it really matter? I can kill myself if I want too!

 

[scotpens]

I always read the labels and look for the highest fat and cholesterol content I can find. May I kick over from a heart attack or even worse.

The labels are only meant to scare potential buyers away so what does it really matter? I can kill myself if I want too!

I like the way you think!

 

[scotpens]

Well it appears according to research, if you are ingesting HFCS, even if you cut your food intake you still get fat, well at least the rats did...

Good thing I’m not a rat, then.

FACT: High-fructose corn syrup is no better and no worse for you than ordinary cane sugar.

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High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is made from corn and is much cheaper to produce than table sugar, which is what has made HFCS one of the most common sweeteners in the country. Chemically, however, it is very similar to table sugar. Sugar is naturally 50% glucose and 50% fructose, while most HFCS is between 42-55% fructose and the rest glucose . . .


In fact, realizing that HFCS is in fact only ~55% fructose makes it easier to differentiate facts from exaggeration. Much of the research that states that fructose can cause weight gain, increase appetite and sugar cravings, is talking about pure fructose, not HFCS.

Sugar is sugar. Period, full stop, end of story.

 

[Lumi]

Trans fat is the only thing I always look at. If something has a CRAZY amount of saturated fat or sugar, I might stay away from it, but... not usually.xD Trans fat is the thing that scares me. If it says "0 trans fat" like a lot of products nowadays, but it looks too good to be true, I look at the ingredients list for partially/hydrogenated oils/shortening.

Also look for caffiene... don't handle it very well. Makes my heart go all funny.

 

[Trekker4747]

Be aware of "0 Trans Fat" thing, as that could mean per serving and if that's less than 1% companies can just "round to zero" and claim a product it "0 grams of Trans Fat per serving."

But it looks like you are looking in the ingredients for partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats) which is a good way to go about things.