Calcium
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. It is needed to build bones and teeth, but also plays a role in proper muscle contraction, heart performance and nerve function. Not getting enough calcium in your diet over an extended period may be a contributing factor in osteoporosis, a condition in which bones weaken and become more likely to break. Many of us think of dairy products, such as milk and cheese, as the only sources of calcium, but a variety of non-dairy items, such as canned salmon, tofu, beans and some dark leafy greens, also provide healthy sources of calcium.
Harris Teeter’s blueberry cereal bars are an excellent source of calcium.
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Fiber
The typical American diet contains nowhere near the daily 25-40 grams of fiber recommended. Meeting your daily fiber needs may help lower your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, and can help ease constipation. The best sources of fiber are typically fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes and whole grains, however the grocery store has many other items that contain fiber. To reach your daily goal get fiber from multiple food sources, so look for the fiber wellness keys and stock up on plenty of high fiber products to stay well.
Farmers Market Braeburn apples are an excellent source of fiber.
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Protein
Protein is one of the three main nutrients needed in the diet (along with carbohydrates and fats) to keep your body working properly. It is found in a variety of foods from dairy products and peanut butter to beans and meat. It’s generally not hard to meet your daily protein needs, but it’s important to choose lean proteins; fish, poultry, eggs, low fat dairy products and beans. The protein wellness key can help you find healthy protein sources in a snap.
HT Naturals organic soymilk is a good source of protein.
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Vitamins
Your body requires vitamins to function properly. Most of the vitamins you need come from the foods you eat. Therefore, it’s important to make sure your diet is full of a variety of foods that contain the spectrum of available vitamins. All these foods working together may help keep you healthy. Look for the wellness keys that tell you whether the food is a good or even excellent source of a particular vitamin. Shop around and fill your cart with a wide variety of food packed with vitamins.
HT Naturals organic fat free milk is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
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Fat
To merit the low fat key, a particular food’s total fat content must be 3 grams or less per serving. To receive the fat free key, the total fat content of a particular food must be less than 0.5 grams per serving. While regularly eating some fats, like monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids, can promote good health, others like saturated and trans fats may increase your risk for certain illnesses, including heart disease. Food labels contain information on total fat content, saturated fat, calories from fat, even trans fats, if present. Be sure to read the food label to determine what type of fat and how much of it is present in a given product.
HT Naturals organic applesauce is a tasty fat free choice.
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Iron
Iron is a trace mineral your body needs in small quantities to support the proper transport of oxygen from our lungs to the rest of the body. The amount of iron each of us needs depends on our age, gender and health status (menstruating and pregnant women need more iron, men and postmenopausal women typically require less). Many people only think of eating red meat when trying to get enough iron in their diets. We hope the iron wellness key will help make you aware of additional tasty options. You probably don’t need a whole lot of extra iron in your diet, so seek out a few delicious items with the iron wellness key and be on your way to ensuring your iron needs are satisfied.
HT Naturals organic spicy green pepper pasta sauce is a good source of iron.
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Heart Healthy
The heart healthy key identifies foods that are low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, as well as being high in other key nutrients like vitamins A and C, iron and fiber. This key was developed for all who struggle with cholesterol, blood pressure or other cardiovascular issues – and those who want to prevent such problems. Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans so we all need to take our heart health very seriously. Use the heart healthy wellness key to guide you when shopping and choose foods that may help keep your heart beating strong!
Choose HT Naturals organic broccoli florets to support your heart health.
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Lactose Free
Lactose is a natural sugar found in milk products that requires the presence of an enzyme called lactase for proper digestion. Those of us who are “lactose intolerant” are actually deficient in this enzyme and thus unable to digest lactose, and may experience abdominal discomfort when eating dairy products. The lactose free wellness key helps those with lactose intolerance quickly identify food options that they can eat without fear of stomach upset.
HT Naturals organic ricemilk is a lactose free product.
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O grams Trans Fat
Trans fats are vegetable oils that have been chemically transformed. They are used in many baked goods to help retain freshness. Unfortunately, eating trans fat is not good for you. It worsens cholesterol levels and may causeinflammation throughout the body, increasing your risk of cardiovascular disease. The 0g trans fat wellness key lets you know that there are no trans fats in the foods you are choosing. This is an important wellness key to look for if you are trying to stay healthy.
Harris Teeter whole milk ricotta cheese contains 0 grams of trans fats.
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Low Calorie
If you’re trying to lose weight, or simply maintain your current weight, paying attention to the calories you consume is an important part of your lifestyle. We all know fresh fruits and vegetables are good choices when counting calories, and this wellness key can help you identify other items to include in your diet. The low calorie wellness key informs you that there are no more than 40 calories per serving in that specific food. Let the low calorie wellness key help guide you when making smart choices for your waistline!
Harris Teeter whole baby carrots are a low calorie snack.
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Sugar Free
Many of us wonder if we eat too much sugar each day, and for people with diabetes it is usually important to limit your intake. The sugar free wellness key can help you manage your sugar intake with ease. If an item has this key, you can be assured that it contains less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving, which includes both naturally occurring sugars such as those found in milk and fruits, as well as added sugars. Look for the sugar free wellness key when trying to tame your sweet tooth.
Harris Teeter Simply Clear waters are sugar free.
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Sodium
Sodium is essential to your health when ingested in small amounts. It helps balance fluids in your body, and is needed for proper nerve and muscle function. But it’s important not to consume too much. Low sodium intake helps you maintain a healthy blood pressure and helps keep your heart healthy. Most of the sodium in the American diet does not come from adding salt to our food at the table; rather, it is found in large quantities in the packaged foods that we eat. It’s easy to exceed our limited sodium needs – less than 2,400 milligrams per day – so it’s important to watch what you eat. The low sodium wellness key helps you stay below your daily sodium limit.
Harris Teeter chewy chocolate chip granola bars are a low sodium product.
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Organic
Our organic shelf tags are assigned only to those foods that meet the strict USDA guidelines for organic food labeling. Products labeled “100% organic” contain only organically produced ingredients; those labeled “organic” must consist of at least 95% organically produced ingredients. There are many reasons why people choose to enjoy organic foods, especially produce, but it’s important to remember that conventional fruits and vegetables remain excellent sources of important nutrients, too.
Check out our HT Naturals line of organic frozen fruits and vegetables.
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