it was the trick are we all being played because it can be hard to tell what you're truly getting
at the grocery store these are 10 ways you're secretly tricked by food companies fooled y'all
misleading packaging I didn't want to mislead you misleading packaging is a common tactic
used by food companies to trick consumers into buying their products it's a form of
false advertising that can be difficult to spot but it's important to be aware of it so you can
make informed decisions about what you buy one of the most common forms of misleading packaging is
when a product is made to look larger or more substantial than it actually is for example a
package of cookies may be designed to look full even if it only contains a few cookies this can
make the product appear to be a better value than it actually is another form of misleading
packaging is when a product is made to look healthier or more natural than it actually is
I think you can buy for example a cereal may be advertised as whole grain even if it mostly
contains refined flour or a package of snacks may be labeled as organic even if it does not
meet the strict requirements of The usda's Organic certification program another tactic used by food
companies is to use small serving sizes to make their products appear lower in calories or other
nutrients for example a package of chips may be labeled as having 100 calories per serving but
the serving size may be so small that you would need to eat multiple servings to feel full this
can make it difficult for consumers to accurately assess the nutritional value of a product but for
the food manufacturers that seems to be the point hidden ingredients you are almost ready
to be entrusted with a secret ingredient hidden ingredients are a tactic used by food companies
to trick consumers into buying their products these ingredients are not listed on the label
and can sometimes be harmful to your health it's important to be aware of hidden ingredients so
that you can make informed decisions about what you eat one of the most common hidden ingredients
is artificial colors these colors are used to make food look more appealing and are often used in
processed foods and snacks some artificial colors have been linked to hyperactivity in children and
some have been banned in other countries due to health concerns another common hidden ingredient
is artificial sweeteners these sweeteners are used to make food taste sweeter without adding
calories sounds great they can be found in many diet and low calorie products some Studies have
suggested that artificial sweeteners may be linked to weight gain diabetes and other
health problems preservatives are also commonly used hidden ingredients in food products they're
used to extend the shelf life of food and can be found in many processed foods some preservatives
have been linked to various health problems and may not be disclosed on the label another form
of hidden ingredients is the use of hidden sugars in food products they are used to make food taste
sweeter and can be found in many processed foods and drinks these hidden sugars can contribute
to weight gain and other health problems advertising claims it's false advertising see
false advertising is a tactic used by companies to mislead consumers about the products or Services
they're selling this can take many forms from exaggerating the product's capabilities to making
false claims about its Effectiveness or safety plus advertising can be harmful to Consumers and
can make it difficult for them to make informed decisions about the products they buy one common
form of false advertising is when a company exaggerates the capabilities of a product for
example a company may claim that their product can cure a certain illness or condition when in
reality it can only alleviate symptoms this can be harmful to Consumers as they may waste their money
on a product that cannot deliver the promised results you gotta waste money to make money
Teddy another form of false advertising is when a company makes false claims about a product's
safety or Effectiveness for example a company may claim that their product is all natural or organic
when in reality it contains artificial ingredients or chemicals this can be harmful to Consumers as
they may believe that they're buying a healthier product than they actually are so you might want
to do a little more label reading before taking what's written on the front of the package at
face value because all natural may actually be faux natural first time here well it only
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serving size manipulation is a tactic used by food companies to make their products appear lowering
calories or other nutrients than they actually are this can be misleading for consumers and can make
it difficult for them to accurately assess the nutritional value of a product one of the most
common forms of serving size manipulation is when a product is labeled with a small serving size for
example the package of chips may be labeled as having a hundred calories per serving but the
serving size may be so small that you would need to eat multiple servings to feel full this can
make the product appear to be lower in calories than it actually is and can lead consumers to
believe they're making a healthier choice I'm sick of being so healthy another form of serving size
manipulation is when a product is labeled with multiple servings per package but the package is
designed to be consumed in one sitting for example a pint of ice cream may be labeled as having four
serving beans per container but most people would eat the entire pint in one sitting this can make
the a product appear to be lower in calories than it actually is and can lead consumers to believe
they're making a healthier choice serving size manipulation can also be found in products that
have a high sugar or sodium content for example a small serving size of a sugary cereal or salty
snack can make the product appear to have less sugar or sodium than it actually does so keep a
calculator handy because the food companies don't want you to do the math natural versus artificial
actually we're trying to eat only organic food right the distinction between natural and
artificial ingredients in food can be confusing for consumers food companies often use these
terms to make their products seem healthier or more natural than they actually are however it's
important to understand the difference between the two and what these terms actually mean natural
ingredients are derived from plants or animals and are not processed or altered in any way examples
of natural ingredients include fruits vegetables and meats stop processed it's made by God himself
these ingredients are generally considered to be healthier than artificial ingredients
because they do not contain any added chemicals or preservatives artificial ingredients on the
other hand are created in a laboratory and are not found in nature examples of artificial ingredients
include artificial sweeteners artificial colors and artificial flavors these ingredients are
added to food to enhance its taste appearance or shelf life some artificial ingredients have been
linked to health problems and are not considered to be good for you organic labeling labels you
just label everything organic labeling can be a confusing topic for consumers food companies
often use the term organic to describe their products even if they do not meet the strict
requirements of the usda's organic certification program it's important to understand what organic
labeling means and how to identify truly organic products in order for a product to be labeled as
organic it must meet strict guidelines set by the USDA these guidelines cover everything from how
the ingredients are grown to how they're processed and packaged for example in order for a product
to be labeled as organic it must be made with at least 95 percent organic ingredients yes cat food
right over here totally organic additionally no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers can be
used in the production of organic products the USDA also has strict rules for the use
of the term organic on food packaging products that are 100 percent organic can carry the USDA
organic seal products that contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients can carry the USDA
seal but must also list the specific organic ingredients on the package products that can
saying less than 95 organic ingredients can only list the organic ingredients on the package but
cannot carry the USDA seal so better double check those organic fruit bars in the cupboard and see
what the label really says Health claims they're getting sued by the federal government because
of the health claims they make Health claims are a common tactic used by food companies to Market
their products and make them appear healthier than they actually are these claims can be found
on food packaging advertisements and promotional materials however it's important to understand
that these claims are not always accurate and to approach them with a critical eye the Federal Drug
Administration FDA regulates Health claims on food packaging and it's important to know that only
certain Health claims are allowed these claims must be supported by scientific evidence and the
FDA must approve them before they can be used you have my approval I don't need your approval but
you have it for example a cereal may be labeled as a good source of fiber but this claim must
be backed by scientific research additionally food companies can use terms like natural or organic on
their packaging but these terms are not regulated by the FDA and can be misleading for example a
product labeled organic may not meet the strict requirements of The usda's Organic certification
program again if you have any concerns about what you're eating you might have to put your detective
cap on and do a little investigating hidden sugars give me sugar hidden sugars are a tactic used by
food companies to make their products taste sweeter and more appealing to Consumers these
sugars are not always listed on the label making it difficult for consumers to know how much sugar
they're consuming it's important to be aware of hidden sugars in order to make informed decisions
about the food we eat one of the most common forms of hidden sugars is when sugar is listed
under different names on the ingredient list our little secret for example a product may contain
high fructose corn syrup but this ingredient may not be listed as sugar on the label other common
names for sugar include dextrose malt dextrin and maple syrup another form of hidden sugars
is when sugar is added to products that are not typically sweet such as bread or pasta sauce
this can make it difficult for consumers to know how much sugar they're consuming and can lead to
a high intake of sugar without even realizing it additives and preservatives let us Preserve
must be preserved additives and preservatives are substances that are added to food to enhance
its taste appearance or shelf life while these substances can have benefits they can also have
negative effects on our health it's important to understand what additives and preservatives
are and how they can affect our health in order to make informed decisions about the food we eat
additives are substances that are added to food to enhance its taste color or Texture examples
of additives include artificial colors artificial flavors and emulsifiers I haven't seen this much
artificial color since Ted Turner got his hands on Casablanca these substances can be found
in many processed foods and snacks and can have negative effects in our health some Studies have
suggested that certain additives may be linked to hyperactivity in children and some have been
banned in other countries due to health concerns preservatives are added to foods to preserve
the item and extend its shelf life this is great for both the manufacturer and the consumer as it
results in a lot less food waste but the negative effects of these preservatives continue to be
studied green washing ah too beefy needs more green green washing is a tactic used by companies
to make their products appear more environmentally friendly than they actually are this can be
misleading for consumers and can make it difficult for them to make informed decisions about the
products they buy it's important to be aware of green washing in order to make better choices for
the environment green washing can take many forms such as using vague or misleading environmental
claims or using environmental images or icons on packaging without providing any real evidence of
environmental benefit sorry nobody in the world has seen anything for example a company may claim
that their product is eco-friendly but they may not provide any information about how the product
is actually better for the environment this is another way food companies utilize different
strategies to fool Shoppers into purchasing their items the by monitoring these strategies you can
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