Beware of Low Fat, Low Sugar Snacks
You see them everywhere. They’re listed as healthy alternatives to the snacks you really enjoy. But are they really? Reading the labels is more important than ever with all these snack foods out there trying to fool you. Just because they’re listed as low fat or low sugar, it doesn’t mean they’re low calorie, and it certainly doesn’t mean they’re any healthier for you than the original.
Next time you’re at the grocery store pick up a box of Oreos and a box of fat free Oreos and compare. You’ll find that although the fat free version has less fat it has more sugar. The savings in calories is negligible. Try comparing other items that you like to buy and see if the same holds true.
For years companies have been replacing fat for sugar and sugar for fat. Low fat ends up meaning high sugar and low sugar often means higher fat. There are exceptions. Items made with sugar substitutes like Splenda will be low calorie. Items make with fat substitutes may also have less calories. You decide.
