Learning to read labels: Part Two

Going to buy your food in the supermarket should be planned when you have enough time to see exactly what you buy ... and what it contains.

We hardly ever stop to read labels, but we must. For example, DRINK FLAVOR OF ... is not the same as JUICE or NECTAR OF ...

Stop and read well; the difference between getting sick from something you don't like because intolerance, is in what you put inside your body: Check if it has been analyzed and approved by regulatory entities or interest groups, or if with your own experience about your condition you tolerate it or not. Don't experiment with your health

Here are some more symbols that you should get to know:

Recyclable Container. If you have an ecological conscience, and we hope so, look for this seal on the packaging. Once the product is consumed, separate your garbage into Organic and Inorganic, the packaging with this seal they are separated again in the garbage collection centers of your country and are recycled. Help the environment and avoid the wear and tear of our natural resources, while reducing pollution.

This seal corresponds to the Federal Food Agency of the United States. Many of the foods that are imported to our countries come from this country, so it is worth knowing that they have been analyzed and approved for human consumption. Generally the agency makes reviews of the components of the products, and their effects; so they are an acceptable guide that at least certain controls have had to pass.

Non GMO

Seal that certifies that the food does not come from seeds Genetically Modified. There are many studies still in progress, some in favor and others against the consequences of consuming products whose DNA has been modified to obtain more productive crops or resistant to pests. However, it is curious to note that food allergies and rates of diseases associated with food have increased since GMO food crops have become widespread.

We will continue with this section, read our third installment.

Frequently asked questions from our readers:

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What are strategies for learning to read labels effectively?

Some effective strategies for learning how to read labels effectively include: carefully reading the ingredients list, paying attention to the amounts of sugar, fat, and sodium, searching for keywords like “organic” or “no added sugar,” and comparing different brands. to make healthier decisions. Read more here: https://www.equilibriumx.com/psicologia/aprendiendo-a-leer-etiquetas-segunda-parte

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