Diet

8 Unsettling Facts Food Companies Don't Want You to Know

Find out where wood fibers, bugs and other strange ingredients are lurking in commonly consumed foods.

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Here's What to Do About It "There is this common adage that if you're not familiar with an ingredient and can't pronounce it and your grandmother doesn't know it, don't eat the product --but this actually reflects on your ignorance of chemistry," says Shelke. Something like riboflavin or cobalamin in your food products are forms of vitamin B. "Don't be scared of chemistry names. It's better to educate yourself and your family about what certain phrases on food labels mean," she says. This is especially important if you suspect you have food allergies or intolerances.

The shorter you can make a supply chain, usually the better off you'll be, says Lovera. If you can go to a farmer's market, ask where they're getting their food from. "One of my stress management tips is to maybe pick one food at a time and do your research, and try to figure it out at home. Start chipping away at your shopping list. Many of us are creatures of habit with our lists. Choose a few foods at a time, figure out what's best for you, then move on to something else," suggests Lovera.

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