Ever since we’ve been hit with the pandemic, there has been a positive change in the mindset of people to opt in for a healthier lifestyle which gives a boost to their immunity. With this trend there has been a rise in healthy products also hitting the market to meet the needs of the consumers.
Soo, are these foods actually healthy? Here’s an overview below
1. ALL THAT “SUGAR FREE” IS NOT GOLD!
Just because a product claims to be “sugar-free” doesn’t really mean it’s GUILT-FREE and one can binge on it. There is actually sugar present in most of them in some other form which is technically not sugar but its a sugar substitute eg. Maltitol, High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCP), Dextrose, Fructose are the common ones. These products are also packed with calories and one tends to go overboard while consuming it.
2. Trends that make you think products are healthy
Baked-Not Fried, Cholesterol-free, Made with whole wheat, No added sugar, etc.
These are just a choice of words used by a smart marketer to provoke an emotion in us which makes us buy the product. Yes, the product which makes the claims actually true, but, they won’t highlight the attributes they don’t want you to know.
Eg. A Noodle company which claims its noodles are made with whole wheat atta, would not claim the amount of preservatives it has or the fact that the noodles are deep fried to increase its shelf life, on the front of its packaging.
3. GLUTEN-FREE – It has to be healthy!
Gluten has got a bad rep and is now generally synonymous with being unhealthy.
Gluten is nothing but a form of protein delivered from wheat, barley and rye! There is a fair portion of society who have intolerance or sensitivity to gluten which causes bloating and indigestion in them, but it does not affect everyone. Since some BAKERY PRODUCTS and DESSERTS claim to be Gluten-Free, people usually start binging which leads to having a higher caloric intake and leads to weight gain.
Next time, when you’re out shopping at a supermarket or a bakery, be picky and choosy about what you add to your cart. The occasional indulgences are completely fine and actually good for a sustainable lifestyle. Too much of anything is not good, that even includes actual healthy food. Be Smart!
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Pranay
