[Chinese Packaging Network News] Information on the packaging reveals information, do not see and see, do not understand, do not waste?
No more than 4 nutrients
When we visit the supermarket, we will find that bread, snacks, snacks and other foods will be placed in the most conspicuous position, such as just entered the food area, the central location of the shelves, both sides of the channel, etc. These are often people buy For many foods, their health is also very important. Snack foods, such as snacks, have more or less additives, so it is crucial to look carefully at the nutrition label. For example, from the selection of biscuits in several brands, in general, the fewer ingredients in the ingredient list, the better, preferably no more than four, and only three ingredients are significantly better than those containing more than ten.
The simpler the better, it is a worthwhile principle, because foods that have a single ingredient and less additives are relatively healthier, while foods that contain ingredients such as sugar, fat, and preservatives must be taken care of. Specifically, do not choose to add saccharin or high fructose, corn syrup ingredients of foods, containing natural sugar is better; nutrition labels are usually listed in two categories of saturated fats and unsaturated fats, saturated fat intake will increase too much People suffer from the risk of cardiovascular disease; if they consume products containing citric acid for a long time, they may cause hypocalcemia; sodium benzoate will destroy vitamin B1 and affect the absorption of calcium; a large amount of sodium metabisulfite will cause damage to cells.
Junk food is best to pick small packages
Potato chips, plums, wafers, pork dumplings, sausages, etc. These are the favorite items on the list when many people go to the supermarket to shop, but they also belong to the top ten junk foods published by the World Health Organization. Many snacks are processed from raw materials with low nutritional value. Adding a lot of oil, sugar, refined starch, flavors, sweeteners and other ingredients will make people gradually lose the ability to judge the quality of food, eat only the mouth Can feel the artificial flavor created.
Many people know that fried foods, pickled foods and biscuits are not nutritious. Eating too much can damage your health. However, it is often difficult to give up because of good food, mouth licking, decompression, and killing time. In fact, the above reasons are largely determined by personal habits and feelings. The “good mouth†often used is largely not a physical necessity but a psychological dependence. A United States study found that people who only eat a sweet tooth have the same level of satisfaction as those who eat large amounts of sweets. Therefore, try not to eat junk food, if it is difficult to control, you can slowly quit by buying a small package, do not choose a big gift package or buy two get one free product. Because tastes and prices are not the purpose of our procurement, only health.
Try to buy frozen foods as little as possible
Faster pace of life, quick-frozen dumplings, oysters, meatballs, chicken nuggets, etc. that are convenient for cooking have become regular customers in shopping carts. However, hidden hidden dangers in these foods cannot be ignored. On the one hand, from a nutritional point of view, frozen foods often contain too much sodium. For example, some meatballs and fish balls are especially fresh because they contain a lot of monosodium glutamate and high-fresh seasonings. The data shows that the salt content in quick-frozen food such as fish balls is 4 to 5 times that of fresh pork. Moreover, such foods are usually too fat, because to maintain the minimum taste of meat products, fat content can not be less than 20%; the other hand, poor freezing conditions will pose a threat to food safety, especially small supermarkets, The frozen storage environment may not be up to standard.
Try to buy frozen food as little as possible. If you want to buy it, try to choose independent packaging and make sure that the packaging bag is not damaged. The surface and inside of the bag are frost-free or less frosted. If there is a lot of ice chips in the bag, it is likely to freeze again after thawing. Caused. Also check for signs of softening in the food. Softening indicates that the storage temperature is too high and it is easy to grow bacteria. In addition, pay attention to the factory date printed on the bag. The fresher the date, the better.
Water, tea and coffee are the drinks of choice
The team in the supermarket’s beverage area is growing stronger, and hundreds of brands and tastes are dazzling. But no matter what gimmick and concept, health is the main basis for judgment. All kinds of fruit juice drinks, carbonated drinks, sports drinks, functional drinks, etc. are all members of sweet drinks. Don't be fooled by them. A number of studies have confirmed that large amounts of sweet drinks can lead to obesity, can increase the risk of diabetes, kidney stones, osteoporosis, dental caries and gout, and can also reduce the intake of other nutrients, especially adverse to the health of children and adolescents during development. .
Without the addition of preservatives, pigments and other additives, boiled water and tea are the best natural drinks. In addition, a study by Cornell University in the United States found that drinking one cup of coffee a day can reduce the risk of retinal degeneration caused by aging, diabetes, and glaucoma. But don't choose three-in-one instant coffee, it is best to drink pure coffee, try to add less sugar or no sugar, and use fresh milk instead of creamer.
Without the addition of preservatives, pigments and other additives, boiled water and tea are the best natural drinks. In addition, a study by Cornell University in the United States found that drinking one cup of coffee a day can reduce the risk of retinal degeneration caused by aging, diabetes, and glaucoma. But don't choose three-in-one instant coffee, it is best to drink pure coffee, try to add less sugar or no sugar, and use fresh milk instead of creamer.