Sunday, February 23, 2014

The Trouble with Food Labels: Why “Low Fat” Foods Aren't the Answer to Weight Loss




Labeling on many products is a big part of why it can be such a challenge for us make the best choices regarding food and supplements. Often, we see the term “low fat” used on products it makes us think that the food is somehow a healthier option for us, that it will be beneficial for our bodies, that it will lead to weight loss, or speed up our metabolism. While it is true that by incorporating some naturally low fat foods into our diet we can speed up our metabolism, the prepared, prepackaged, foods found in the middle of the grocery stores (as opposed the to the perimeter of stores where fresh, whole foods can be found) usually aren’t the answer.  

When concerned with weight loss,
reading food labels can be overwhelming. 
What can actually happen when a person consumes too many of these “low fat” prepackaged foods, is that a person can gain even more weight. Sometimes this is due to the fact that more of the “low fat” food is consumed than the original version, because people don’t pay careful enough attention to the portion sizes on the package, or because people aren’t aware that the foods contain a similar amount of total calories as the original version because the ingredients contain more carbohydrates or proteins.  

A grocery store isle can be a confusing place
when you are concerned about losing weight.  
The struggle with weight management is one that millions of people face, and trying to demystify the and decode all of the options and information out there can be confusing and frustrating.  Year after year, many people are disappointed and frustrated and feel as if they have failed in their quest to lose weight. They feel that that the struggle is a never-ending one because they have not been able to successfully speed up their metabolism enough to see the results they are looking for.  

We, at Country Life Nutrition, believe that the best way to successfully manage your weight and achieve weight loss is to be accurately informed about all of the factors that are causing your weight gain in the first place. The more informed we are about our options and our own bodies, the easier it is for us to make the best choices about food and supplements.  

For best results with weight management, we recommend consulting your physician to discuss a plan that includes a healthy diet, regular exercise, and supplements to boost your body’s metabolic processes. Natural weight loss supplements like green coffee bean extract, raspberry ketone, and forskolin, have all been found to help speed up the body’s metabolism in order to burn and break down more fat. Visit our website to find out more about each, and see which supplement is the best choice for you.