Packaged foods often look healthier than they are. Words like multigrain, diet or natural on the front say little. The back of the pack tells the real story.
Check the serving size
Nutrition values are often listed per 100 g or per tiny serving. Compare that with how much you actually eat.
Look at sugar and fat
Many biscuits, granola bars and breakfast cereals have more sugar than you expect. If sugar is one of the first three ingredients, treat it as a sweet.
Watch the salt
Namkeen, instant noodles and chips are usually high in sodium. Eaten daily, they add up.
Choose simple foods
Roasted chana, fruit, curd, nuts in small portions and makhana are easy snacks with short ingredient lists.