Do You Read Grocery Labels?
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
Philippines
April 20, 2016 9:15pm CST
This morning I saw a post on Facebook by a relative regarding food colors that are carcinogenic or harmful to health. This got me the affirmation that it is very important to read grocery labels for our protection.
We should be informed of what food additives/colorants are harmful. Even when buying cosmetics and toiletries, we should be cautious.
A little time spent on reading labels can save you from health hazards. This will also send a message to manufacturers to shift to healthful ingredients, rather than thinking only of profit to the detriment of people's health.
Do you read labels?
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11 responses
@carexing25 (1822)
• Philippines
21 Apr 16
yes i read labels and i check expiry dates
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
22 Apr 16
true! expiry dates are just as important. i bought a big pack of green peas and the moment i opened it, eww.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
21 Apr 16
It is really good to know it, so you will have your money's worth.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
21 Apr 16
That's nice, @JudyEv, you have that guide.
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@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
21 Apr 16
Yes, I read the label though I do not always remember whatever is harmful.
I know that when the food contains too many items with E-something, that sounds bad.
if they use natural ingredients, there will not be so many E-something added to it.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
21 Apr 16
You can see it on the web if you wanted to know which ingredients/additives are good or not.
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@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
22 Apr 16
@acelawrites It is too hard to remember. i just have to remember that those E-something are bad!
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
22 Apr 16
We really have to be a wise buyer considering the high prices of goods here. Thanks, @SIMPLYD .
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
22 Apr 16
@acelawrites Indeed . That's why we hesitate to buy new goods because they might not be as tasty as what we previously were buying .
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
29 Apr 16
I do read them because can't have artificial sweetener so I am always looking for it.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
29 Apr 16
@acelawrites I am sensitive to them so can't eat them at all.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
29 Apr 16
You are wise at looking for those artificial sweeteners to avoid it. Some experts say they are not safe and causes harm than good.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
21 Apr 16
Well, just see if the food item has too many colors, then check the ingredients to be sure.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
23 Apr 16
@PapaBits there are additives like food coloring that is banned by the FDA; I read this also from the net.
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@PapaBits (622)
• Philippines
23 Apr 16
@acelawrites What specific things do I have to avoid?
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
21 Apr 16
If you alrady know the trusted brands, it will save you much time reading labels.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
22 Apr 16
I used to most times but these days my daughter does all the shopping except when I get some things online
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
22 Apr 16
You are too busy now to do shopping, but at least you know what your daughter is buying.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
21 Apr 16
It's a good practice; will help a lot in avoiding unwanted additives.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
21 Apr 16
I do not know there are appetite stimulants. Got to look for it too. Thanks for this info.
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@Chellezhere (5739)
• United States
27 Apr 16
No, but I buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers, so there isn't any need.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
29 Apr 16
Well, that's really nice to have fresh produce directly from the farms because you can avoid so many additives from processed ones. Slow food is the best.
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