Tip of the Week

Read the Label, Cut the Fat

Here's an easy trick for cutting fat in your diet:  Read the label.  According to a recent study by the National Cancer Institute, label-readers consume 6% less fat than people who don't look at labels before buying food in the grocery store.

Reducing fat intake by even a small amount can reduce your risk of getting a variety of conditions, including unwanted weight gain, cardiovascular disease, and some forms of cancer.

The next time you shop, read the label and choose products that are low in saturated fats and trans fats, both of which are linked to the early onset of cardiovascular disease.

Although trans fat isn't listed on the label, foods containing partially hydrogenated oils contain trans fat.  In contrast, foods containing monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil, are actually good for you.  When you look at the label, remember that similar products will often contain very different amounts and types of fat.

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