Good Food?

Question

Hear all the time, 'eat this but don't eat this' leaving me what to do? Was wondering what is the best way to check whether food is good for you? I.e. the break down on packaging (UK) is that misleading or does it by Law have to be all what is in that food? What fat is good? What sugar is good? Other than that fresh cannot lose I guess.

Answer 1

stay away from saturated fat and go for natural /organic sugars

Answer 2

Apart from being fresh the basics of 'good food' are these.

1) Food without additives,artificial colourings or preservatives.
2) Organic.naturally produced food without the use of chemicals.Free range meats.
3) Food without excessive salt or sugar
4) Food that provides the body's requirements-protein,
carbohydrate,some fat,fibre and the right mix of vitamins.In other words a balanced intake and moderation in the amounts of each foodstuff..

What you read on packaging is only what the producer is obliged to include under legal requirements.Your grocery shop however should contain little packaging anyway if you follow the guidelines above.

Answer 3

Check out the Whole Foods Stores in your area.( Is this what they call it in your part of the world???)
Stay away from Hydrogenated oils when you can. Nasty stuff is in SO much of the foods we eat.
Focus alot on foods that are grown, not processed.
Lots of dark greens, legues, and perhaps buy a bag of Flax seeds.
I eat greek Style Yogurt ( 2% fat) every morning, mix it with a banana and flax seeds.
This start every day keeps me going on the right foot.
Start reading magaizines that are geared towards a healthier you.
It all comes together.
By the way, if something lasts a super long time on the shelf, or in your fridge,toss it.

Answer 4

try to eat healthy foods. don't worry yourself or beat yourself up because you had a potted meat sandwich every now and again. you sound like you can figure out eventually what is "bad" or you. just keep you colon cleansed so these varmints can't set up house in your system.

Answer 5

I think you should search the web for this. People don't want to write books on here.