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Fresh fruit is better if you have it. Frozen can be used as a substitute when needed. Fresh fruit has more nutrients than frozen fruit.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/fresh-or-frozen-produce-the-health-benefit-is-all-in-the-mix

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High fructose corn syrup is bad for the body because it can cause inflammation. This can lead to diabetes,obesity,or heart failure.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-bad#:~:text=HFCS and sugar have been,21 , 22 , 23 ).

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Fresh fruits are healthier because during the process of canning, a lot of fresh nutrients are being lost because of the preservatives in the can.
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Whole fruits are healthier than the juice. This is because when you have the whole fruit, there is fiber to balance out the fructose. Plain fruit juice, however, is just fructose, basically nature liquid sugar.
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Check the size proportions. Look for fat, the good stuff, the bad stuff, and the stuff you should not be eating at all. Do you do really want to get a clogged heart form the amount of salt in there? Look out for the fiber. Should you really eat less than 5 g per serving? Stay away from processed added sugars.
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Yes, processed foods are more convenient, but manufactures are secretly adding in sodium, sugars, preservatives, colors, and flavoring to your foods.  The sodium in  processed, frozen entrees range from 700 mg - 1300 mg.  That's about 30-50% of the daily maximum recommendation of 2500 mg.  Fresh ingredients promotes improved health and boosts nutrients.

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High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener found in foods and drinks like soda and candy.  High fructose corn syrup is a cause of obesity.  It's estimated that people are consuming triple the amount of sugar than the recommended amount of sugar.

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One specific concern is the possibility for GMOs to negatively affect human health. This could result from differences in nutritional content, allergic response, or undesired side effects such as toxicity, organ damage, or gene transfer.

Link: https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2015/will-gmos-hurt-my-body/#:~:text=One%20specific%20concern%20is%20the,organ%20damage%2C%20or%20gene%20transfer.

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Whole foods retain their natural state and have little or no processing. Fresh fruits and vegetables are great examples of whole foods. Whole foods tend to be nutrient-dense which means they are filled with vitamins, minerals, fiber and don’t have added sugar, sodium or unhealthy fats such as trans-fat.

Link: https://www.downtoearth.org/articles/health-tips/11786/whole-foods-vs-processed-foods

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1. Size matters. Serving size is always the first item on the label. All other information is based on that serving size. The servings per container tell you know how many portions are in the whole box, package, or can.

2. Figure out the fiber. Aim for foods that have 5 g of fiber per serving, or at least one gram of fiber for every 10 grams of carbohydrate

3. Stay away from added sugars: Sugar, no matter what it's called, contains almost no nutrients other than pure carbohydrate. A heavy sugar intake fills you up with empty calories, keeps you from eating healthy foods, and stresses your body's ability to maintain a healthy blood sugar level.

Website: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/5-tips-for-decoding-food-labels

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To put it simply, a natural sweetener is made without chemicals and can usually have ingredients be found naturally. Artificial sweeteners are usually a lot sweeter, but, are a lot less healthy for you, because they are made from "synthetic sugar substitutes."  While natural sweeteners are healthier, it is best to not put a sweetener in your drink, since there isn't a good thing to consume more sugar, so try to limit your consumption of sweeteners. Scientists are also studying a possible link to cancer from having too many artificial sweeteners, and although it is not fully proven yet, you should moderate or not consume artificial sweeteners and natural sweeteners.

https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/artificial-sweeteners-natural-sweeteners.h23-1591413.html

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Sugar and natural sweeteners give us calories that we use for energy or stored fat. Artificial sweeteners are made to taste like sugar, but are actually sugar free. Even though artificial sweeteners maybe "healthier", sometimes it is better not to put any kind of sweetener.

https://www.gundersenhealth.org/health-wellness/eat/the-inside-scoop-on-sugar-substitutes/#:~:text=Sugar%20and%20natural%20sweeteners%20provide,not%20broken%20down%20at%20all.

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Fresh fruit is generally best due to how it offers a variety and quantity of nutrients. in some cases frozen fruit can be better but in most cases fresh is better.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/fresh-or-frozen-produce-the-health-benefit-is-all-in-the-mix

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Make sure to check the nutrition facts at the back, check the ingredients. also check the serving size.
https://www.pritikin.com/your-health/healthy-living/eating-right/food-labels.html

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Fresh fruits/vegetables are a little bit healthier than they are frozen, but only at their peak, which does not last very long. Frozen fruits and vegetables can store their nutritional value for longer. So scientists say that a balanced diet is a combination of both of these variations of fruits and vegetables.

https://fruitsandveggies.org/stories/about-the-buzz-frozen-and-canned-fruits-and-vegetables-vs-fresh/

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They are slightly healthier because when they are frozen, the nutrient and protein freeze with it which makes fresh fruits and vegetables better for your health.

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This is false because the juice doesn't have as much fibers and skin that give you protein.

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High fructose corn syrup is common sweetener in sodas and fruit-flavored drinks. There is a theory going on that high fructose corn syrup can lead to increased levels of obesity and health problems. However, there isn't enough evidence to back up this claim. But what we do know, is that added sugar of all kinds isn't good for you and can lead to health problems.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/high-fructose-corn-syrup/faq-20058201

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False, Fruit juice is not as healthy as the entire fruit. It is not as healthy due it lacking the pulp and skin of the fruit. Fruit juice can also cause a spike in blood pressure which can lower your blood pressure leaving you hungry.
https://wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2013/12/02/is-fruit-juice-healthier-than-whole-fruit/#:~:text=Whole%20fruits%20are%20significantly%20healthier%20than%20fruit%20juice.&text=As%20a%20result%2C%20the%20fruit's,as%20a%20direct%20energy%20source.

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They can be bad for human consumption because we don't know the response humans have to them. They are toxic and dangerous towards the consumer.

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Natural foods are better because they improve your health. Not only that but they empty calories as processed foods have much bacteria on them and overall aren't good for you health.

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False. Fruit juice lacks the pulp and skin. Also who knows how much more sugar is added? Also fruit juice will make you hungry again because it will cause a spike in your body's blood sugar.

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Processed foods have been processed through many machines which makes them exposed to the outside air. Due to this there might be bacteria and germs on them. But Natural foods are one that are grown so they are better.

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Always looks at the serving sizes and avoid eating extra added sugars. Also looks for carbs, fats, protein, calories, and sodium.

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Eating fat does not make you fat. In fact, there are many cases of the higher fat amount in a product of two similar products is actually less likely to make you fat. Also, unsaturated fat like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat are good for you, while saturated fats are bad for you.

https://www.businessinsider.com/does-eating-fat-make-you-fat-2018-4#:~:text=But%20it%20turns%20out%2C%20eating,might%20be%20the%20real%20issue.

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The test showed that the rat was having severe health issues just after 10 days of eating a GMO Potato.
Even though it is possible for GMO's to not hurt human. Consumption itself cannot be good for the generations to come.

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This claim is false because when you're just drinking the juice, you're not eating all the nutritious things that can't be turned into juice. For example, you would be leaving the pulp and fibers behind if you just drank the juice, and those are healthy for you. Also, drinking the juice instead of eating the whole fruit will cause a spike in your body's blood sugar, which will eventually leave you hungry again.

https://wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2013/12/02/is-fruit-juice-healthier-than-whole-fruit/#:~:text=No%2C%20fruit%20juice%20is%20not,than%20eating%20the%20fruit%20whole.&text=First%2C%20the%20pulp%20and%20skin,is%20high%20in%20dietary%20fiber.

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GMO's are bad for human consumption because they can help contribute to cancer. This may be the case because researchers argue that cancer can be caused by the mutations in the DNA. The researchers also say that it is dangerous to introduce new genes to the body.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324576#cons

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Natural foods are better processed because if you count as a whole food is a fruit or vegetable it has better nutrients.
https://www.downtoearth.org/articles/health-tips/11786/whole-foods-vs-processed-foods

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Natural foods are better than processed foods because natural foods contain more nutrients, which are healthy for you, than processed foods. Processed foods on the other hand, have empty calories. Empty calories is food that doesn't give you much nutritional value.

https://blog.mission-health.org/2018/07/26/whole-processed-foods-health/#:~:text=Health%20impacts%20%E2%80%93%20nutrient%20dense%20vs.&text=Whole%20foods%20are%20considered%20%E2%80%9Cnutrient,to%20contain%20%E2%80%9Cempty%20calories.%E2%80%9D

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This is false. Juice has 140 calories in total which is would count as three small oranges if the juice was orange juice.
https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/fruit-juice-versus-whole-fruit-which-one-should-you-choose-1781956

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https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/5-tips-for-decoding-food-labels
1. Size does matter. The serving size is always the first item on the label. All information is based on the serving size.
2. Figure out the fiber. You should aim for foods that have 5 g of fiber per serving, or at least one for everything 10 grams of carbohydrate.
3.Stay away from added sugar.  No matter what it is called, it contains almost no nutrients other than pure carbohydrate.

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Eating fat does not make you fat at all. If you just eat a little fat a day, like chicken, it does not make you fat. There are good types of fats though. Some of them could be something that you would think is fat. But really it could be something very healthy.

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First look at the serving size, everything is based off of this. Then look at the fat, the good, bad, and really bad type. Next compare the amount of salt to the amount of calories and decide if the amount of salt is reasonable enough. Next figure out the amount of fiber in the product, "Aim for foods that have 5 g of fiber per serving, or at least one gram of fiber for every 10 grams of carbohydrate."

https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/5-tips-for-decoding-food-labels

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Some rats were given a diet of GMO potatos, and soon after every organ system was adversely affected. The toxicity was not from the potato, so they thought that GMOs were toxic. "Regarding toxicity, this includes any dangers related to organ health, mutations, pregnancy and offspring, and potential for transfer of genes to the consumer."

https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2015/will-gmos-hurt-my-body/#:~:text=One%20specific%20concern%20is%20the,organ%20damage%2C%20or%20gene%20transfer.

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False. First of all, the pulp and skin of the fruit that is left behind is high in dietary fiber. However, if you just drink fruit juice, there's a blood sugar spike which leads to a blood sugar dip, which will leave you hungry. Lastly, drinking fruit juice leads to increased calorie consumption.

https://wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2013/12/02/is-fruit-juice-healthier-than-whole-fruit/#:~:text=No%2C%20fruit%20juice%20is%20not,they%20must%20be%20nutritionally%20equivalent.

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Processed foods make it easier to overeat, which can cause weight gain; also, processed foods are normally more unhealthy. However, natural foods contain a variety of nutrients.
https://blog.mission-health.org/2018/07/26/whole-processed-foods-health/#:~:text=Health%20impacts%20%E2%80%93%20nutrient%20dense%20vs.&text=Whole%20foods%20are%20considered%20%E2%80%9Cnutrient,to%20contain%20%E2%80%9Cempty%20calories.%E2%80%9D
https://www.lhsfna.org/index.cfm/lifelines/may-2019/the-many-health-risks-of-processed-foods/

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Contrary to popular belief, eating fat doesn't make you fat. However, like with anything, eating too much fat WILL make you fat. Unfortunately, foods today have a higher fat content, meaning you are consuming more of it.

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Processed foods are usually foods that went under treatment to make it more palatable. Because the human body likes fat, sugar, and carbohydrates, usually "junk foods", this means that processed foods likely have more of these things.

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When checking a food label, read the ingredients at the TOP of the list. The ingredients at the top are the ones that are used most in the food. Less ingredients means better, and complicated ingredients are a red flag.

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Natural sweeteners are when natural resources are used to increase the sweetness of a product. However, artificial sweeteners are man-made, yet designed to have the same effect. Natural sweeteners are healthier as they lack what makes artificial sweeteners unhealthy, due to the chemicals and substances when creating artificial sweeteners, concluding my opinion.
Source(s): https://www.gundersenhealth.org/health-wellness/eat/the-inside-scoop-on-sugar-substitutes/#:~:text=Sugar%20and%20natural%20sweeteners%20provide,not%20broken%20down%20at%20all.

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Fresh vegetables/fruits are slightly healthier than frozened versions as when frozened, many nutrients may  be lost, due to the low temperature. Arguably, the frozen fruits can be better as they preserve more nutrients, with the loss being a minimal amount. However, my overall opinion is that fresh veggies/fruits is the best alternative comparing both choices, primarily due to nutrient loss.
Source(s): https://www.eatingwell.com/article/290575/fresh-vs-frozen-vegetables-are-we-giving-up-nutrition-for-convenience/

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Natural foods are easily better than processed versions, mainly because of the numerous substances added within processed foods to preserve and eliminate bacteria. However, these chemicals prove to be harmful for your body if ingested, which is the original intention of such foods. Therefore, natural foods do not incorporate any artificial harm and proves to be better than processed foods.
Source(s): https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/nutrition/why-you-should-eat-whole-foods-instead-of-processed-foods-whenever-possible/#:~:text=For%20us%2C%20processed%20foods%20are,they%20would%20do%20in%20nature.

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Fresh food contains more nutrients than frozen or canned foods, which obviously is a positive. While frozen fruits and vegetables aren't ideal, they are always a better option than entirely artificial foods.

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While there is no hard proof showing that GMO's are unhealthy for humans, they aren't natural, which could lead to health problems later on. GMO's are genetically altered organisms, and are used to make crops grow larger. Overall, it's best to watch out for foods labeled as genetically altered because the after-effects might cause problems.

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Check sodium, carbs, fats and calories, and see if you're comfortable eating the food based on the info you get there. Check the expiration date as well, to make sure you aren't eating food that isn't good anymore.

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GMO's can be bad for human consumption mainly because we don't know the after-effects of eating the food. Some altered foods aren't safe and may take affect on your body.
Source: My Dad

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While processed foods last longer and 'improve' taste and things, they remove some of the original fresh nutrients and can be less healthy for you.Why you should eat whole foods instead of processed foods. by Precision Hydration

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You should look at the serving size to see how much you are taking in. Check the saturated fat and things to see if you are fine with it. Check the sugar and try to stay away from added sugars. 5 tips for decoding food labels - Harvard Health

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False.  Drinking juice contains little fiber.  Eating fruits make you feel fuller compared to just drinking juice.  Juice also contains more sugar than fruit.  For example, a cup of grape juice has as much sugars as 50 grapes.  Juice also has more calories than fruit.

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Fresh fruit/vegtables are healthier because nutrition in canned are higher than fresh so fresh is better in this case.

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Natural sweeteners are much better for you than artificial sweeteners because obviously you want to be eating real food than processed. Natural sweeteners are made with things like berries but artificial flavors are made with things like corn syrup which might taste nearly the same, but isn't nearly as good for you.

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Fresh food such as vegetables and fruits are better for you than if they were frozen. When they are frozen all the nutirns freeze.

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HFCS and sugar are known to cause inflammation. That can also lead to obesity, diabetes,  heart disease, and cancer. In addition to that, excess fructose can be harmful and can release substances called advanced glycation end products. That can damage your cells.

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Depends on the fruit mostly, tomatoes for example, the skin is a bit damaging to you long intestine and the stomach acid has a hard time dissolving it, so the juice really is better. But for most fruits, the skin and fibers in it are better than the actual juice.

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According to a Harvard study, "Though knowing who to trust and what to believe regarding this topic is an ongoing battle, major health groups, including the American Medical Association and World Health Organization, have concluded from the research of independent groups worldwide that genetically modified foods are safe for consumers [4]. Regarding toxicity, this includes any dangers related to organ health, mutations, pregnancy and offspring, and potential for transfer of genes to the consumer."

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Processed foods last longer and stay better than non- processed foods.

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Make sure you look at the protein section to find out how much protien there is. Look for sodium, carbs, fats, and calories to make sure it is an aproprite amount. Also, make sure there aren't a lot of chemicals in the ingredients.

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https://wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2013/12/02/is-fruit-juice-healthier-than-whole-fruit/
False because when the juice is made it removes the skin and pulp which removes the good fibers that make fruits healthier.

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https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/5-tips-for-decoding-food-labels
Look at the serving sizes, avoid eating extra added sugars that arent the natural carbohydrates in the food.

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Natural food is better because it doesn't have any added pesticides or chemicals, whereas processed food does.
https://blog.mission-health.org/2018/07/26/whole-processed-foods-health/#:~:text=We%20also%20get%20the%20benefits,to%20contain%20%E2%80%9Cempty%20calories.%E2%80%9D

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https://wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2013/12/02/is-fruit-juice-healthier-than-whole-fruit/
fruit juice is not healthier than whole fruit in general. Even if the juice is freshly squeezed on the spot, drinking the juice is less healthy than eating the fruit whole

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The short answer to this question is that this is false, as the skin and pulp of many fruits contain nutrients and dietary fiber, which is good for you. The long answer to this is that fruit juice usually contains more sugars than fruit, since insulin response was higher after consuming orange juice than oranges. Insulin is a hormone that eats up sugar to regulate blood sugar, and the more of them that are there the higher risk of diabetes there is, so fruit juice has a higher chance of causing diabetes than fruit, making fruit healthier than fruit juice.

https://wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2013/12/02/is-fruit-juice-healthier-than-whole-fruit/

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https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/5-tips-for-decoding-food-labels

Size matters. Serving size is always the first item on the label. ...

Look for fat: the good, the bad, and the really bad. ...

Is it worth its salt? ...

Figure out the fiber. ...

Stay away from added sugars: Sugar, no matter what it's called, contains almost no nutrients other than pure carbohydrate.

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Eating fat does not make you fat, but there are some good fats such as monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat that help you.
https://www.businessinsider.com/does-eating-fat-make-you-fat-2018-4#:~:text=But it turns out, eating,might be the real issue.

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False. When it is in fruit juice, you do not get the nutritious skin which is high in fiber.
https://wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2013/12/02/is-fruit-juice-healthier-than-whole-fruit/#:~:text=No, fruit juice is not,they must be nutritionally equivalent

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According to a Harvard study, "Though knowing who to trust and what to believe regarding this topic is an ongoing battle, major health groups, including the American Medical Association and World Health Organization, have concluded from the research of independent groups worldwide that genetically modified foods are safe for consumers [4]. Regarding toxicity, this includes any dangers related to organ health, mutations, pregnancy and offspring, and potential for transfer of genes to the consumer."

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August 10, 2015

by Megan L. Norris

Summary: As the prevalence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) continues to rise, there has been an increasing public interest for information concerning the safety of these products. Concerns generally focus on how the GMO may affect the environment or how it may affect the consumer. One specific concern is the possibility for GMOs to negatively affect human health. This could result from differences in nutritional content, allergic response, or undesired side effects such as toxicity, organ damage, or gene transfer. To address these concerns, there have been over 100 research studies comparing the effects of traditional food to genetically modified food, the results of which have been reviewed in various journals [1], [2]. How these results affect regulation can be found through The Center for Environmental Risk Assessment, which hosts a GM Crop Database that can be searched by the public to find GMO crop history, style of modification, and regulation across the world [3]. Though knowing who to trust and what to believe regarding this topic is an ongoing battle, major health groups, including the American Medical Association and World Health Organization, have concluded from the research of independent groups worldwide that genetically modified foods are safe for consumers [4]. Regarding toxicity, this includes any dangers related to organ health, mutations, pregnancy and offspring, and potential for transfer of genes to the consumer.

GMO toxicity: fears and scientific analysis

After genetically modified foods were introduced in the United States a few decades ago, people independently reported toxic effects caused by GMOs. One example is an anti-GMO advocacy group called the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), which reported that rats fed a diet containing a GMO potato had virtually every organ system adversely affected after just ten days of feeding [5]. The IRT stated that the toxicity was the result of genetic modification techniques and not a specific case for that particular potato. They claimed the process of making the GMO caused it to be toxic and thus all GMOs were high risk for toxicity.

Scientists across the U.S. and the rest of the world have sought to rigorously test the assertions of the IRT and others to uncover any possible toxicity caused by GMOs. To this end, many different types of modifications in various crops have been tested, and the studies have found no evidence that GMOs cause organ toxicity or other adverse health effects. An example of this research is a study carried out on a type of GMO potato that was genetically modified to contain the bar gene. The product of the bar gene is an enzyme that can detoxify herbicides and thus protects the potato from herbicidal treatment.

In order to see if this GMO potato would have adverse effects on consumer health like those claimed by the IRT, a group of scientists at the National Institute of Toxicological Research in Seoul, Korea fed rats diets containing either GMO potato or non-GMO potato [6]. For each diet, they tracked male and female rats. To carefully analyze the rats' health, a histopathological examination of tissues and organs was conducted after the rats died. Histopathology is the examination of organs for disease at the microscopic level (think pathologist doing a biopsy). Histopathological examinations of the reproductive organs, liver, kidneys, and spleen showed no differences between GMO-eating and non-GMO-eating animals.

Three years earlier, a separate group had found the same results for a GMO tomato and a GMO sweet pepper [7]. These researchers had split rats into four diet groups: non-GMO tomato, GMO tomato, non-GMO sweet pepper, and GMO sweet pepper. They fed the rats over 7,000 times the average human daily consumption of either GMO or non-GMO tomato or sweet pepper for 30 days and monitored their overall health. Finally, they carried out histopathology and again found no differences in the stomach, liver, heart, kidney, spleen, or reproductive organs of GMO versus non-GMO fed rats. Despite massive ingestion of GMO potato, tomato, or sweet pepper, these studies demonstrated no differences in the vitality or health of the animals, even at the microscopic level.

Experiments like these on humans would be completely unethical. Fortunately, prior to these studies years of work have demonstrated that rodents, like mice and rats, are acceptable models for humans, meaning rodent responses to drugs, chemicals, and foods can predict human response. Rat feeding studies like these, in which rats are fed a potential toxic item and monitored for adverse effects, are considered both specific and sensitive for monitoring toxicity of foods and widely used in the food regulation industry [1].

The test of time: GMOs and their effect on our offspring

Although scientists have been able to demonstrate that GMOs are not toxic to the animals that eat them, as described above and elsewhere, what about side effects being passed on to our next generations?

To discern whether GMO crops affect fertility or embryos during gestation, a group from South Dakota State University again turned to studies on rats. In this case, the rats were eating a type of GMO corn, more commonly known as Bt corn. Bt stands for Bacillus thuringiensis, a microbe that produces insecticidal endotoxin and has been used as a topical pesticide against insects since 1961 (see this article). To allow corn to directly generate this endotoxin, scientists introduced a gene from Bt into the genetic material (DNA) of corn.

To address buildup of toxicity over time, this group monitored the GMO-eating rats not only for the lifetime of one generation, but also three additional generations. For each generation, they tracked the fertility of parents and compared the health of the embryos from parents that ate Bt corn to those with parents that did not [8]. Toxic effects can arise in many places and in many ways, but some organs are more susceptible to damage than others, and monitoring them is a good readout for other difficult-to-see effects. Testes are considered a particularly sensitive organ for toxicity tests because of the high degree of cell divisions and thus high susceptibility to cellular or molecular toxins. To examine the affect of Bt corn on testicular health, the researchers tracked testicular development in fetal, postnatal, pubertal, and adult rats for all four generations. The group found no change in testicular health or litter sizes in any generation. Likewise, ingestion by pregnant mothers had no effect on fetal, postnatal, pubertal, or adult testicular development of her offspring.

Other groups have monitored toxicity over time as well. For example, the group studying the bar GMO potato also wanted to see if organs and reproductive health were sensitive to GMOs over long exposure times [5]. To do this, they examined the fertility and gestation periods of GMO-eating mothers compared to non-GMO-eating mothers for five generations. They tracked animal body weight, bone, eye, and thymus development, and general retardation. Like the studies on Bt corn, in all cases, they found no significant differences between the GMO potato and non-GMO potato diets, suggesting that there is no buildup or inheritance of toxicity, even over multiple generations.
Figure 1. Work from independent researchers has investigated various aspects of GMO safety, especially concerning consumer health and toxicity.
Can GMOs change our genes?

Concern has also surrounded the idea that genetically modified DNA would be unstable, causing damage (via unintentional mutations) not only to the crop, but also to whomever would consume it. Mutations in DNA are closely tied to cancer and other diseases, and thus mutagenic substances can have dire effects on human health. The creation of mutations, called mutagenesis, can be measured and compared to known mutation-causing agents and known safe compounds, allowing researchers to determine whether drugs, chemicals, and foods cause increased mutation rates. There are a variety of ways to measure mutagenicity, but the most traditional method is a process pioneered by Bruce Ames at the University of California in Berkeley. His method, now called the Ames test in his honor, is able to track increased rates of mutations in a living thing in response to some substance, like a chemical or food.

To directly test the ability of a GMO to cause mutations, a research group from the National Laboratory of Protein Engineering and Plant Genetic Engineering in Beijing, China applied the Ames test to GMO tomatoes and GMO corn [8]. GMO tomatoes and corn express the viral coat protein of cucumber mosaic virus (CMV). Expression of this coat protein confers resistance to CMV, which is the most broadly infectious virus of any known plant virus, thought to infect over 1,200 plant species from vegetable crops to ornamentals. The results of the Ames test demonstrated no relationship between GMO tomatoes or corn and mutations. They repeated their analysis using two additional methods for analyzing mutagenicity in mice and got the same result, allowing them to conclude that genetically modified DNA did not cause increased mutations in consumers. The modified DNA, like unmodified DNA, was not mutagenic.

Mutagenicity aside, there are also concerns surrounding the ability of the modified DNA to transfer to the DNA of whomever eats it or have other toxic side effects. Depending on the degree of processing of their foods, a given person will ingest between 0.1 and 1 g of DNA each day [9]; as such, DNA itself is regarded as safe by the FDA [10]. To determine if the DNA from GMO crops is as safe to consume as the DNA from traditional food sources, the International Life Sciences Institute reviewed the chemical characteristics, susceptibility to degradation, metabolic fate and allergenicity of GMO-DNA and found that, in all cases, GMO-DNA was completely indistinguishable from traditional DNA, and thus is no more likely to transfer to or be toxic to a human [9]. Consistent with this, the researchers working on the GMO potato attempted to isolate the bar gene from their GMO eating rats. Despite 5 generations of exposure to and ingestion of the GMO, the researchers were unable to detect the gene in the rats' DNA [5].

A strong argument for GMO health safety

After more than 20 years of monitoring by countries and researchers around the world, many of the suspicions surrounding the effects of GMOs on organ health, our offspring, and our DNA have been addressed and tested (Figure 1). In the data discussed above, alongside many more studies not mentioned here, GMOs have been found to exhibit no toxicity, in one generation or across many. Though each new product will require careful analysis and assessment of safety, it appears that GMOs as a class are no more likely to be harmful than traditionally bred and grown food sources.
Megan L. Norris is a Ph.D. candidate in the Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology Program at Harvard University.
This article is part of the August 2015 Special Edition, Genetically Modified Organisms and Our Food.

References

1. European Food Safety Authority GMO Panel Working Group on Animal Feeding Trials. "Safety and nutritional assessment of GM plants and derived food and feed: the role of animal feeding trials.," Food Chem. Toxicol., vol. 46 Suppl 1, pp. S2-70, Mar. 2008

2. G. Flachowsky, A. Chesson, and K. Aulrich, "Animal nutrition with feeds from genetically modified plants.," Arch. Anim. Nutr., vol. 59, no. 1, pp. 1-40, 2005.

3. Cera-gmc.org, 'Welcome to the Center for Environmental Risk Assessment | CERA', 2015. [Online]. [Accessed: 11- Jul- 2015].

4. Tamar Haspel. "Genetically modified foods: What is and isn't true". Washington Post. October 15, 2013.

5. Jeffrey Smith. "GM Potatoes Damaged Rats." Genetic Roulette, Section I: Documented Health Risks.

6. G. S. Rhee, D. H. Cho, Y. H. Won, J. H. Seok, S. S. Kim, S. J. Kwack, R. Da Lee, S. Y. Chae, J. W. Kim, B. M. Lee, K. L. Park, and K. S. Choi, "Multigeneration reproductive and developmental toxicity study of bar gene inserted into genetically modified potato on rats.," J. Toxicol. Environ. Health. A, vol. 68, no. 23-24, pp. 2263-2276, 2005.

7. Z. L. Chen, H. Gu, Y. Li, Y. Su, P. Wu, Z. Jiang, X. Ming, J. Tian, N. Pan, and L. J. Qu, "Safety assessment for genetically modified sweet pepper and tomato," Toxicology, vol. 188, no. 2-3, pp. 297-307, 2003.

8. D. G. Brake, R. Thaler, and D. P. Evenson, "Evaluation of Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) Corn on Mouse Testicular Development by Dual Parameter Flow Cytometry," J. Agric. Food Chem., vol. 52, no. 7, pp. 2097-2102, 2004.

9. D. A. Jonas, I. Elmadfa, K. H. Engel, K. J. Heller, G. Kozianowski, a. König, D. Müller, J. F. Narbonne, W. Wackernagel, and J. Kleiner, "Safety considerations of DNA in food," Ann. Nutr. Metab., vol. 45, no. 6, pp. 235-254, 2001.

10. FDA: Guidance to Industry for Foods Derived from New Plant Varieties, Section V (C).

GMOs, Human Biology

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by Megan L. Norris Summary: As the prevalence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) continues to rise, there has been an increasing public interest for information concerning the safety of these products. Concerns generally focus on how the GMO may affect the environment or how it may affect the consumer.

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1. You can see what is in your food
2. the carbs, calories, and a lot other things
3. You can see how many stuff of different things are in your food.

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This is false. The juicing processes lead to lower contents of beneficial phytochemicals and dietary fiber. In addition, juice fluids are absorbed more rapidly and lead to more dramatic changes after eating in blood sugar and insulin levels than solid whole fruits, according to Harvard.

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When it comes to adding fruit to your diet, go with the whole fruit but not juice. A Harvard study in the Aug. 29, 2013, BMJ found that drinking a serving of fruit juice every day was associated with as much as a 21% increased risk of developing diabetes. Why? "The juicing processes lead to lower contents of beneficial phytochemicals and dietary fiber. In addition, juice fluids are absorbed more rapidly and lead to more dramatic changes after eating in blood sugar and insulin levels than solid whole fruits," explains senior author Dr. Qi Sun, assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health. The good news is that eating at least two servings per week of whole fruits-especially blueberries, grapes, and apples-was associated with a 23% lower risk of developing diabetes.

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Photo: Thinkstock When it comes to adding fruit to your diet, go with the whole fruit but not juice. A Harvard study in the Aug. 29, 2013, BMJ found that drinking a serving of fruit juice every day was associated with as much as a 21% increased risk of developing diabetes.

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There is no evidence that GMO's are bad for human health, and we know this because GMO's have gone through a looooooong testing process.
https://ag.purdue.edu/GMOs/Pages/GMOsandHealth.aspx#:~:text=Your%20Body%20and%20GMOs&text=One%20area%20that%20draws%20a,is%20bad%20for%20human%20health

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Frozen fruits and vegetables actually hold more nutrients than the fresh produce. In that case, my answer is false. An example on the website said that many fruits and veggies were higher in nutrients when kept frozen.

https://www.whitneyerd.com

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One specific concern is the possibility for GMOs to negatively affect human health. To address these concerns, there have been over 100 research studies comparing the effects of traditional food to genetically modified food.they have concluded from the research of independent groups worldwide that genetically modified foods are safe for consumers

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The Nutrition Facts Label and ingredients list can be useful tools in deciding when to include a processed food in the diet. There is evidence showing an association with certain types of food processing and poor health outcomes (especially highly- or ultra-processed foods). This association applies mainly to ultra-processed foods that contain added sugars, excess sodium, and unhealthful fats.
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/processed-foods/

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A genetically modified organism, or a GMO, is any sort of living or something that was once a living thing that was changed in some way in a lab. GMOs are widely debated on whether they are safe for eating. Some studies show that there aren't any downsides to consuming GMOs, while some studies say that GMOs are unsafe and that we should avoid them.

https://www.nongmoproject.org/gmo-facts/science/

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Artificial and natural sweeteners are often used as substitutes for sugar. Artificial sweeteners are substances that are chemically made to be like sugar, such as aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose. These sweeteners can be incredibly sweeter than normal sugar, and are used in products like "sugar free" soda. On the other hand, natural sweeteners are sweet,  can be found in nature, but aren't sugar, such as honey and maple syrup. Our bodies can only digest sugar and natural sweeteners and use their calories, but the artificial sweeteners do not give us any calories, so we should generally avoid artificial sweeteners.
https://www.gundersenhealth.org/health-wellness/eat/the-inside-scoop-on-sugar-substitutes/

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No, fruit juice is not as healthy as the actual fruit. The juices contain less nutrients and fibers inside, by just drinking the juice, you are leaving all the nutrients behind. The fibers and nutrients aren't in the juice, it's in the pulp and the skin of the fruit.

https://wtamu.edu

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Natural sweeteners are better for our body because it gives us energy. But artificial sweeteners don't benefit our bodies, they just taste good.

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Research has shown that frozen fruits and vegetables can have just as many vitamins.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/30/health/frozen-fruit-vegetables-drayer-food

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Natural or whole foods are better than processed because they are healthier, there are no other ingredients added to it. It's in its original form. The example on the website I used would be beet as in the whole food and beet chips as the processed.

https://blog.mission-health.org

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By Nicole Martinez, Clinical Nutritionist Educator
The phrase "you are what you eat" was coined in the early 1800s by a French lawyer, but didn't become popular in the United States until the 1920s after a doctor strongly believed that food influenced health. The philosophy re-emerged in the 1960s during the organic-food movement as more and more evidence supported the idea.

Today, many people live by this philosophy for the simple, or not so simple, choices we make every day about what to eat and put in our bodies.

What makes whole foods "whole" and processed foods "processed"?

Whole foods are generally characterized as foods that have not been processed, refined or had ingredients added to them. Whole foods include fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, meat, fish and eggs. Think of food that you look at and recognize as something that exists in nature, like broccoli, a fish or a potato. In addition to a whole-foods diet, some people may eat a whole-foods, plant based diet, which simply excludes animal foods, like meat, fish, dairy and eggs.

Processed foods have undergone a change of character. Foods are processed for many reasons including to extend shelf life, make them more convenient, alter their nutritional composition and make them taste, look or smell different. Determining what is processed can get tricky - it's helpful to think of processed foods on a scale ranging from minimally processed to heavily processed. Prewashed or precut fruits or vegetables have been minimally processed, whereas turning a beet into a beet chip requires more processing - people may not know that the final chip actually came from a beet.

Health impacts - nutrient dense vs. empty calories

The vitamins and minerals abundant in whole foods are the necessary raw materials that our bodies depend on daily. We also get the benefits of fiber and phytonutrients, which protect against chronic diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disease. Whole foods are considered "nutrient dense," meaning they contain a variety of nutrients, while foods that are heavily processed are considered to contain "empty calories."

Eating a diet mainly composed of heavily processed foods, or empty calories, supplies us with excessive calories, sugar, fat and sodium, and tends to be low in fiber and phytonutrients. These can negatively impact our bodies and play a role in the development of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and certain types of cancer.

Should you avoid processed foods?

Completely avoiding processed foods for health reasons isn't typically necessary - incorporating some minimally processed foods can actually help individuals eat healthier overall.

Some people also think about the environmental impact when choosing food - what is good for us tends to be easier on our planet. Eating more whole and less-processed foods can help reduce your carbon footprint and conserve natural resources. The most environmentally friendly choice would be to adopt a whole-foods, plant-based diet, but even small changes can have a big impact.

Look at the ingredients

The best way to get an idea of the amount of processing a food has undergone is by looking at the ingredient list. A list with one or two ingredients may indicate a less-processed food, and a longer ingredient list typically means more processing. If you are still unsure after reading the ingredient list, the Environmental Working Group scores foods based on nutrition, ingredients and processing concerns.

Learn more about the Environmental Working Group and the processing of foods at ewg.org/foodscores.
Nicole Martinez is a Clinical Nutritionist Educator at Mission Weight Management. Learn more about Mission Weight Management program and services at missionweight.org or call 828-213-4100.
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What Are You Putting in Your Body? The Difference between Whole and Processed Foods

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Whole foods are foods that exist in nature, and you could find them in nature. Processed foods are foods with lots of added ingredients to make it more tasty or accessible. Eating a diet mainly processed foods can give you an excess of fat, sugar and salt, meanwhile if you eat some processed and lots of whole, then you can stay more healthy.

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By Nicole Martinez, Clinical Nutritionist Educator
The phrase "you are what you eat" was coined in the early 1800s by a French lawyer, but didn't become popular in the United States until the 1920s after a doctor strongly believed that food influenced health. The philosophy re-emerged in the 1960s during the organic-food movement as more and more evidence supported the idea.

Today, many people live by this philosophy for the simple, or not so simple, choices we make every day about what to eat and put in our bodies.

What makes whole foods "whole" and processed foods "processed"?

Whole foods are generally characterized as foods that have not been processed, refined or had ingredients added to them. Whole foods include fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, meat, fish and eggs. Think of food that you look at and recognize as something that exists in nature, like broccoli, a fish or a potato. In addition to a whole-foods diet, some people may eat a whole-foods, plant based diet, which simply excludes animal foods, like meat, fish, dairy and eggs.

Processed foods have undergone a change of character. Foods are processed for many reasons including to extend shelf life, make them more convenient, alter their nutritional composition and make them taste, look or smell different. Determining what is processed can get tricky - it's helpful to think of processed foods on a scale ranging from minimally processed to heavily processed. Prewashed or precut fruits or vegetables have been minimally processed, whereas turning a beet into a beet chip requires more processing - people may not know that the final chip actually came from a beet.

Health impacts - nutrient dense vs. empty calories

The vitamins and minerals abundant in whole foods are the necessary raw materials that our bodies depend on daily. We also get the benefits of fiber and phytonutrients, which protect against chronic diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disease. Whole foods are considered "nutrient dense," meaning they contain a variety of nutrients, while foods that are heavily processed are considered to contain "empty calories."

Eating a diet mainly composed of heavily processed foods, or empty calories, supplies us with excessive calories, sugar, fat and sodium, and tends to be low in fiber and phytonutrients. These can negatively impact our bodies and play a role in the development of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and certain types of cancer.

Should you avoid processed foods?

Completely avoiding processed foods for health reasons isn't typically necessary - incorporating some minimally processed foods can actually help individuals eat healthier overall.

Some people also think about the environmental impact when choosing food - what is good for us tends to be easier on our planet. Eating more whole and less-processed foods can help reduce your carbon footprint and conserve natural resources. The most environmentally friendly choice would be to adopt a whole-foods, plant-based diet, but even small changes can have a big impact.

Look at the ingredients

The best way to get an idea of the amount of processing a food has undergone is by looking at the ingredient list. A list with one or two ingredients may indicate a less-processed food, and a longer ingredient list typically means more processing. If you are still unsure after reading the ingredient list, the Environmental Working Group scores foods based on nutrition, ingredients and processing concerns.

Learn more about the Environmental Working Group and the processing of foods at ewg.org/foodscores.
Nicole Martinez is a Clinical Nutritionist Educator at Mission Weight Management. Learn more about Mission Weight Management program and services at missionweight.org or call 828-213-4100.
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High fructose corn syrup is artificial syrup. You can get diabetes or heart disease from it.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-bad#:~:text=HFCS%20and%20sugar%20have%20been,21%20%2C%2022%20%2C%2023%20).

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Natural sweeteners are made from natural ingredients, such as honey and nectar. Artificial sweeteners are synthetically made, like sucrose, but are debated whether they are healthy are not. For one, there is no concrete evidence that artificial sweeteners are bad for you. They don't add calories, and don't increase blood sugar. But, studies showed that artificial sweeteners increased bladder cancer in lab rats. However, organizations have shut this down because it is not credible.

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Research shows that low-fat diets don’t seem to aid in weight loss or in reducing risk of disease compared to higher fat diets.

https://www.businessinsider.com/does-eating-fat-make-you-fat-2018-4

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1. Look at the serving size
2. Look at the fat and trans fat
3. The sodium should be less than the calories
4. look for foods with 5 grams of fiber serving
5. No added sugars.

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When it comes to eating healthfully, fresh fruits and vegetables are pretty much a slam dunk. Including packaged foods in a healthful diet is trickier. But it isn't impossible if you learn how to use the Nutrition Facts on the package to judge the quality of the food inside. The vitamin or mineral content is less important as a basis for buying a product unless everything else adds up to a healthy choice.

Here are 5 ways to make food labels work for you:

1. Size matters. Serving size is always the first item on the label. All other information is based on that serving size. The servings per container tell you know how many portions are in the whole box, package, or can. Beware: many packages contain more than one serving. Look at your orange juice for example. If the label says 125 calories per 8 ounce serving and your breakfast includes a 16 ounce glass of OJ, then you've taken in 250 calories from the juice alone. (About as many calories as you'd find in many chocolate bars.)

2. Look for fat: the good, the bad, and the really bad. Check the saturated fat and trans fat content of the food. For a general healthful diet, keep saturated fat and cholesterol low and avoid trans fats altogether. Look for foods that have 0 grams (g) of trans fat and are lowest in saturated fat and cholesterol. Try to stay away from foods that have the words "partially hydrogenated vegetable oil" in the ingredients list. Foods made with healthy unsaturated oils (olive, canola, safflower, etc.) are better bets.

3. Is it worth its salt? Compare the sodium content to the calories per serving. To keep your salt intake in check, consider products in which the sodium content is less than or equal to the calories per serving. For a food with 250 calories per serving, ideally the sodium content should be no more than 250 mg. If you need to seriously restrict your salt intake consider the low-sodium, low-salt, or unsalted versions.

4. Figure out the fiber. Aim for foods that have 5 g of fiber per serving, or at least one gram of fiber for every 10 grams of carbohydrate

5. Stay away from added sugars: Sugar, no matter what it's called, contains almost no nutrients other than pure carbohydrate. A heavy sugar intake fills you up with empty calories, keeps you from eating healthy foods, and stresses your body's ability to maintain a healthy blood sugar level. Steer clear of foods that have sugar, honey, molasses, corn syrup, corn sugar, fructose, or high-fructose corn syrup among the first three ingredients. Other names for sugar include agave nectar, brown sugar, cane sugar, corn sweetener, dextrose, maltose, fruit juice concentrate, and glucose.

For more on creating week-by-week action plans, weight control tips, and recipes, buy the 6-Week Plan for Healthy Eating from Harvard Medical School.

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False. The pulp and skin has fibers that are good for you and the juice does not have the fibers.

https://wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2013/12/02/is-fruit-juice-healthier-than-whole-fruit/#:~:text=No%2C%20fruit%20juice%20is%20not,they%20must%20be%20nutritionally%20equivalent

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There is no data to indicate that consumption of GMOs is bad for human health. Why is this true? GMOs have gone through more detailed evaluation than any other group of plants that we eat.

https://ag.purdue.edu/GMOs/Pages/GMOsandHealth.aspx#:~:text=Your%20Body%20and%20GMOs&text=One%20area%20that%20draws%20a,is%20bad%20for%20human%20health.

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Organic foods have less likenesses to lead to food poisoning because of there absence of fertilizer and other toxic and chemically grown foods.
https://blog.mission-health.org/2018/07/26/whole-processed-foods-health/#:~:text=We%20also%20get%20the%20benefits,to%20contain%20%E2%80%9Cempty%20calories.%E2%80%9D

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GMOs are safe for consumers. There has been no evidence of GMOs harmfully affecting humans.
https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2015/will-gmos-hurt-my-body/

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1. Look at the serving size.
2. Look for any bad fat.
3. Stay away from added sugars.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/5-tips-for-decoding-food-labels

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Natural foods have nutrients that are good for you. But processed foods have chemicals which are not as good for you.
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Fresh produce is indeed better than frozen/canned. Fresh contains more nutrients than the others, which is of course good. However, frozen is still better to eat than completely artificial foods.
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Eating fat does not make you fat. Although, carbs may be the unseen problem. Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are known as the “good fats” because they are good for your heart, your cholesterol, and your overall health. These fats can help to: Lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. Lower bad LDL cholesterol levels, while increasing good HDL.

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Fat does not exactly make you fat because some of the stuff inside it can be nutritious for u.

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Eating fat will not make you fat.
Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are known as the “good fats” because they are good for your heart, your cholesterol, and your overall health. These fats can help lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, or lower bad LDL cholesterol levels, while increasing good HDL.

https://www.businessinsider.com/does-eating-fat-make-you-fat-2018-4#:~:text=But%20it%20turns%20out%2C%20eating,might%20be%20the%20real%20issue.
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https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-eating/choosing-healthy-fats.htm#:~:text=Monounsaturated%20fats%20and%20polyunsaturated%20fats,levels%2C%20while%20increasing%20good%20HDL.

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1. Read the nutrition facts.

2. Check the serving size.

https://www.pritikin.com/your-health/healthy-living/eating-right/food-labels.html

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Natural foods are, well, natural. processed foods, however, are infused with chemicals. Natural foods are nutrient packed, too, which is good.
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This is false. The actual fruit contains fibers that the juice doesn't. Just drinking the juice isn't as healthy.
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There are many vitamins and minerals that our bodies need daily that can only be found in raw, naturals foods. Fibers also are included in natural foods and can help prevent chronic diseases. Eating processed food gives us unneeded and unwanted fat, sugar, calories, sodium, and it tends to be lower in fibers.
Source: https://blog.mission-health.org/2018/07/26/whole-processed-foods-health/#:~:text=Health%20impacts%20%E2%80%93%20nutrient%20dense%20vs.&text=Whole%20foods%20are%20considered%20%E2%80%9Cnutrient,to%20contain%20%E2%80%9Cempty%20calories.%E2%80%9D

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https://ag.purdue.edu/GMOs/Pages/GMOsandHealth.aspxGmos (Genetically Modified Organisms) are not bad for human health. Gmos, most of the time, are added proteins that can have benefits in taste, or in health. apples release an enzyme that turns them brown when cut, but due to gmos, that can be fixed. vitamins could be added, and due to modern research, there is no evidence of dangers on human health.