Last week we discussed what food additives are, the most common ones found in our food, and why their impact on our wellbeing. You can find that blog post here! This generated a lot of discussion around healthy food swaps we can make to reduce the number of food additives in our diets so I wanted to provide some examples of food swaps you can make to cut back on consuming food additives. This week we are talking about snacks!
You’ll notice that the “better and best option” food swaps do not contain as many or the most harmful food additives, but they also have fewer ingredients overall!
First, let’s start with a salty and crunchy favorite, Cheez Its. Check the table below to find out what ingredients make up this beloved snack and some healthier options.
Next Up is a popular chip, Doritos. Check the table below to find out what ingredients make up this popular snack and some healthier options.
Lastly, we’re going to take a look at Skittles. Check the table below to find out what ingredients make up this fruity candy treat and some healthier options.
I hope you found this blog post helpful and informative. If you’d like more help on examining your food choices and how to remove more food additives from your diet, please reach out to schedule a free consultation!