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You’ve heard the saying if you want a truly healthy meal, make it yourself.
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But that’s not always the case.
Eat This, Not That!
spoke with experts who share cooking errors to steer clear of to ensure your meal is healthy and clean.
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“Assuming that non-GMO foods are better can lead to an unhealthy meal,” he says.
“Non-GMO is laced with pesticides, additives, and preservatives.
Non-GMO only means that there are no genetically modified ingredients in what you are going to eat.
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It does not mean it is healthy, so read the labels for the nutritional information.”
warns to steer clear.
Mindy Roth, MS, RDN, CD,Owner of Mindy Roth Nutrition.
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“Measure the oil or butter you are using.
you’re free to also opt for better-for-you oil options like olive or avocado oil.”
“Yes, this applies to olive oil, too!”
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“They lack any fat-soluble vitamins and give almost no flavor or texture.
With all fats, moderation is key.”
Misinterpretation of Healthy Food Labels
Not all food labels are what they seem.
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Many can be misleading, according to Chef Julian.
“check that that the vegetable keeps its vibrant color.
If they start to get dark, then they are likely over-cooking.”
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TheAmerican Heart Associationsays too many Americans consume more salt than recommended.
Adding too much salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure and other health conditions."
The good news is when we cook we are in complete control with how much salt we add.
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To enhance your dishes while keeping your salt intake in check, Allidina gives the following tips:
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