You may be tempted to toss things in your shopping cart, like a
butter blend that "helps block cholesterol," candy and soda
touting antioxidants, and plenty of foods that say they're
"natural." But Consumer Reports ShopSmart says not so fast.
"Natural may sound good, but when it comes to snacks and cereal,
there's no standard definition. The Kix box says it contains
"all natural corn," but tHe company admits that it may contain
genetically modified corn and sugar." As for this butter blend,
Smart Balance makes the claim it helps block cholesterol because
it has added plant sterols. But how much would you need to eat
to potentially lower your risk of heart disease? Jody Rohlena
"You'd have to eat a minimum of 13 tablespoons every day. That's
practically this whole tub, and that much Smart Balance has
1,300 calories." And what about 7UP Cherry soda and Raisinets
that tout antioxidants? Well, these treats also serve up a hefty
seven to nine teaspoons of sugar in a serving. Jody Rohlena "One
of the most misleadin