Misleading Labels - "99% Fat Free"

 Misleading Labels – “99 Percent Fat Free”

Folks, do NOT make the mistake that a food product containing this verbiage on the label means that only 1 percent of the total calories comes from fat.  NOOooooooo…..This label is allowed in regards to fat percentage per WEIGHT of the product.  So…once again, aren’t you glad you paid attention in math class?  A gram of fat contains 9 calories.  Learn this, and you’ll have a better idea of what you’re putting in your body.  

Use this as a general rule:  Most products you purchase should contain around 20% fat from calories or less – with the exception of whole foods that are naturally good for you – nuts, eggs, oils, and meats.  Butter is a whole food, margarine is not  (insert smile here!).