#isithealthy

Is it Healthy?

I continually walk aimlessly around grocery stores, pick up a product, read the label and wonder; so, is it healthy? Today I look at a product that I thought was a God sent, the 100 calorie packs.

When the 100 calorie packs of my favorite yet forbidden snacks hit the shelves I was thrilled. Finally I can enjoy Chips Ahoy cookies and for a mere 100 calories. At only a hundred calories it must be healthy right? Maybe not. Last year after adding on a few pounds I started following the Weight Watchers Points Plus system. I have to say I was a fan of this program because it teaches portion control and how to enjoy foods you love in moderation. Anyway, on the system a Nabisco 100 calorie pack of Chips Ahoy cookies was 3 points. I was shocked. How could I have a whole cup of cottage cheese with fruit or a 100 calorie pack for the same amount of “points”? Needless to say I stopped eating these 100 imposters and opted for whole foods. Since then I have focused my diet on more whole foods like fruits and veggies, whole grains, and healthy fats. Let’s look into this 100 calorie mystery.

Stats:

Calories (per pack):100

Fat: 3 g

Saturated Fat: .5

Carbs: 18g

Fiber: less than 1g

Sugar: 7g

Protein: 1g

Ingredients: (not all listed): unbleached enriched flour, sugar, dextrose, soy lecithin, vanillin, artificial flavors

Fooducate also gives it a C-. Although it does not list Trans fat on the label it is suspected that this product does in fact contain trans fat.