Sweetened nut butters

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Devi Gajendran (Lead Clinical Nutritionist @truthin)

Sweetened nut butters often say they add extra oils to prevent oil seperation. That's like wearing a raincoat indoors! Just look for a peanut butter that keeps things simple — you don't need all those extra ingredients just for a snack.

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TruthIn GPT

Choose sweetened nut butters with natural sweeteners and avoid those with high fructose corn syrup for better health.

Sunflower oil

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Devi Gajendran (Lead Clinical Nutritionist @truthin)

TBHQ is added to sunflower oil to prevent rancidity and has a controversial reputation, its use within sunflower oil is regulated. The FDA mandates that TBHQ should not exceed 0.02% or 200 parts per million, a limit adhered to by almost all brands..

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TruthIn GPT

Opt for high-quality sunflower oil, ideally cold-pressed, for cooking to benefit from its vitamin E content.

Regular Eggs

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Devi Gajendran (Lead Clinical Nutritionist @truthin)

These are a great source of high-quality protein with a complete amino acid profile, which is essential for muscle repair and growth. Despite common misconceptions, eating eggs does not adversely affect cholesterol levels in the majority of people and can be part of a healthy diet.

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TruthIn GPT

Choose regular eggs from free-range or organic sources to ensure higher quality and better nutritional content.