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Milk is probably
number one product that
public has misconceptions about. Regular whole milk is about 50% fat! Out of 150 calories per serving, 70 calories come from fat. Many consumers falsely believe that 1% milk contains only 1% of
fat that whole milk contains. This is just another unsavory advertising tactic. The fact is that in 2% milk, 40% of
calories come from fat, and in 1% milk, 30% of
calories come from fat. Although they are lower in fat than whole milk, by no means are they healthy and low in fat.
Recently, I tried Tuscan's Supreme Milk which is 100% fat free and I have to say, it wasn't bad. It is only 100 calories per serving with 0 calories from fat. It tastes similar to 2% milk while providing you with all of
nutritional benefits of skim milk.
Another thing that can mislead consumers is serving size. Many times you will look at a product believing that
container contains one serving, and
caloric and nutritional breakdown are accurate for
entire container. For instance, a can of tuna may state that there are 70 calories per serving, but when you look at
number of servings in
can, it reads approximately two and a half.
By reading labels and understanding
food manufacturers marketing jargon, you can sift through
hype, and make healthy, intelligent food choices. The next time you head to
store to stock up on "healthy foods", don't forget your reading glasses!

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