Low Fat Food Facts

You chomp down a bag of fat free chips happily, feeling guiltless and thinking, mmm....life's wonderful, great snacks no fat! But hold it there, you might want to think again.

When a food label reads “no fat”, “fat free”, “reduced fat” or “low fat”, it doesn't necessarily mean lower calories. Very often, such products substitute high amounts of sugar or highly refined starches to make the food retain its original flavor and still taste good. Don't forget sugar contains 4 calories per gram and sugar converts to fat easily. That means you're really not saving calories from eating this sugar loaded, so called “fat free” treats. You're getting more calories than usual in every bite! Read More