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Are light products actually healthier?

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Are light products actually healthier?

The term 'glucose' and all others which may have the same meaning for the consumer may be used if the product is characterised by a reduced content of a particular ingredient, e.g. fat (energy), by a minimum of 30% compared to the amount of ingredient in a similar product. The term glucose or light is a food manufacturer's declaration. The manufacturer must also indicate the characteristics of the product that make it a light product. This is non-binding information on the product packaging and its application is regulated by Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on food and health declarations.

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1. The following information shall be provided in accordance with the procedure referred to in point (a) of Article 4 (1) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013:

For example, a well-known manufacturer's fruit yogurt, according to the manufacturer, has a 30% lower calorie content than other brand yogurt. To find out what really differentiates light products from traditional ones, you need to carefully analyze the ingredient and nutritional information on the label. Let's compare the composition of the light version with that of the standard version. In some products, the content of one ingredient is reduced but another is increased.

2. Comparison of the nutrient content of light yogurt and standard yogurt from the same manufacturer

Light grain cheese from another manufacturer contains 3% fat, whereas traditional light cheese contains 5%. Light yogurt contains less carbohydrates and twice as much fat, reducing its caloric content by 1⁄3. However, the composition on the labels of both products does not differ.

3. The composition of rural hearts light and standard

The calories and contents of the other ingredients are similar.

4. The nutrient content of rural light and standard rural cheese

A low-fat product may contain more other ingredients than its traditional counterpart, including e.g. sugars, as evidenced by the example above. The researchers compared the nutrient content of standard products, reduced-fat products and fat-free products. The table below lists some of them. The main difference is the fat content. Nguyen P.K., Lin S., Heidenreich P. also confirmed this in their analysis.

5. Differences in sugar content in light and standard products based on studies by Nguyen P.K., Lin S., Heidenreich P

Researchers suggest that despite these small differences, regular consumption of light products for years can contribute to a significant increase in sugar intake, for example, in annual terms. As can be seen, the sugar content may be slightly higher in light products, but at the same time their caloric content is lower. *In each case, the calorie content of light is lower in light.

6. He was thin, half-fat, or fat

For comparison 1⁄2 fat about 4 g, weight loss 0.5 g. The authors also found no confirmation for the hypothesis that dairy fat is a source of saturated fatty acids, the high intake of which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, the study does not provide a clear answer as to whether consuming whole milk has an adverse effect on health, some even deny it. According to the authores, dairy fats are also a source for saturate fatty acid intake and cardiovasural disease. This means that there is no need to consume full fat products in full fat foods.

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In the Rebholz C.M. I. and Others study, more than 15 000 participants were studied during menopause. However, Nettleton J.A. & Others showed, surprisingly, that long-term observation showed that people who consumed soft drinks on a daily basis compared to not consuming them at all were at a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease. An adverse correlation was shown in the Mossavar-Rahmani Y.I. study, in which women participated during the menopausal period.

8. The amount of the compensation shall be calculated on the basis of the following information:

If we decide to eat sweetened foods such as aspartame and other NSSs (especially beverages), we should take into account the possibility of consuming more calories during the day. Most often, however, it will not exceed the energy value of the same sugar-sweetened beverage, which means that the energy balance will remain negative. At the same time, they confirm that replacing some of the sugar in the diet with sugar can lead to a calorie deficit and a slight decrease in body weight over the course of weeks.

9. Is this light food at all or is it worth it?

From a dietary point of view, it is not necessary to use fully-fattened egg whites (0%) and light fruit yogurt even with reduction (it is best to prepare them independently from fresh fruit). However, regular consumption is not recommended. We know for sure that a properly balanced diet (which does not require the use of light products) and physical activity bring only positive effects.

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