"A fat-free cookie, for example, is mostly refined grains and sugar and offers no nutrition. On the other hand, an avocado is full of fat and is much healthier than a fat-free energy bar. Meanwhile, a sugar-free product can nevertheless contain troubling ingredients, such as genetically modified corn byproducts, artificial dyes and artificial sweeteners. The path toward health is paved with real, whole foods, not artificially produced goods free of a particular nutrient."
Andy Bellatti, The Price of ‘Free’ Foods - Substituted ingredients often pack their own distasteful punch. Here’s what to know and what to avoid. (via hungryrunner)Andy Bellatti is my hero and favorite
RD ever!
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