With more and more people becoming more health conscious, they are attempting to make healthier food choices. Fancy packaging and the utilization of “buzz words” such as organic, multigrain, zero trans fats may lead consumers astray when it comes to making healthy food choices. Pointers are presented for avoiding the pitfalls of imposter foods.
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