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NEWtrition. Webinar, Week 7. Elizabeth Prebish Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist. Objectives. Food Ingredients Food Labels Kitchen Clean-Out. Ingredients to Watch Out For. Aspartame. Excitotoxin Found in “Diet” items

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  1. NEWtrition • Webinar, Week 7 Elizabeth Prebish Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist

  2. Objectives • Food Ingredients • Food Labels • Kitchen Clean-Out

  3. Ingredients to Watch Out For

  4. Aspartame • Excitotoxin • Found in “Diet” items • An artificial sweetener-- this includes Equal, Sweet n’ Low, and Splenda. • Artificial sweeteners vs “real” white cane sugar • Migraines, abnormal neural development, reproductive disorders, learning disorders in children, memory loss, Alzheimer’s

  5. Monosodium Glutamate • Flavor enhancer • Processed Foods • Excitotoxin • Can be listed on food labels as MSG, Hydrolyzed Protein, Sodium Caseinate, Yeast extract, Yeast nutrient, Autolyzed yeast, Textured Protein, Calcium Caseinate, Artificial Flavoring, Yeast food.

  6. “Hydrolyzed” • Also referred to as Hydrogenated • These are other terms for Trans Fat • Be aware, even if food label says “0 g trans fat” • Used for prolonged shelf life • Worse than saturated fat • Raise LDL cholesterol and LOWER HDL

  7. Food Dyes • Chemical dyes • Children’s foods • Used to increase aesthetic appearance of the food • Many findings associating with inability to concentrate, especially in children.

  8. Corn Syrup • High Fructose Corn Syrup • Found in processed foods • Genetically Modified sweetener • Increases inflammation • Be careful in the bread aisle!

  9. “Natural” • No criteria for the use of this term • Natural vs Organic • To determine if a product truly is “natural”, it’s important to read the ingredient label. • A better indicator of a natural product would be if it is labeled organic or GMO-free

  10. GMOs • Genetically Modified Organisms • Corn, soy, and wheat are the most modified foods. • Vegetable oils • “Modified food starch”

  11. Reading Food Labels

  12. Food Label Reading Tips • Always consider the ingredient list a priority over the numbers on the food label. • When reviewing sodium intake, keep in mind it’s not good to surpass 2400 mg/day, especially if you are at risk for high blood pressure. • When you view the “fats”, ask yourself what type of fats are likely used in the product.

  13. Food Label Reading Tips • When viewing the total amount of calories, ask yourself whether you are getting many nutrients from those calories or if many are “empty calories.” • Don’t forget to keep in mind the serving size. • Beware of saturated and trans fats. • Do the carbohydrates include fiber?

  14. Kitchen Clean-Outs

  15. Replacement Items

  16. Get Rid Of: Instead, Choose: Cheese Popcorn Skinny Pop Wonder Bread Ezekiel Bread Chips Ahoy Cookies Kashi Cookies Replacement Items

  17. Summary • Recognizing potentially harmful ingredients • Reading food labels • Kitchen clean outs

  18. Questions??nutrition@lifestart.net

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