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What should I be looking for when reading food labels?

Christina - posted on 12/03/2008 ( 1 mom has responded )

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I have always thought that I offered relatively healthy foods to my son but according to a friend (who is more informed/educated on this) I could do much better. I have done some research but I find that there is way too much for me to retain and some is just confusing. So what should I be looking out for when reading labels? I need to keep it simple, perhaps the 5-8 main things that I should avoid. I have a 5.5 month old and I have a 22 month old. Thanks so much for your help!

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Angela - posted on 12/03/2008

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I know this can be very frustrating as a mom here is some help from a nutritionist that spoke at our mops group. Avoid Mono sodium Glutamate(MSG), Hydroginated fats and oils, Artificial food colors/flavors,Nitrites and Nitrates(yellow #5). Super Foods Rx by Steven Pratt Kathy Mathewa is a good source and www.nutriondata.com hope this does not overwelm you more.
Angela

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