Vegetable oils are preferred to the more saturated fats like shortening and lard because they are mostly an unsaturated fat. The bottom line on fat is to eat LESS of it, no matter what kind it is or where it comes from. The key is knowing what to choose. Try ham slices, lean beef, beef pastrami and poultry products such as smoked or roasted turkey. It also contains the B vitamin folate, potassium plus other necessary nutrients in smaller amounts.
Fruit juice is about the same price as fruit flavoured drinks and punches.
As with most grocery items, prices vary from week to week. Watch for specials on juice and get the more nutritious item for the same price or less. This fact sheet can be reproduced in its entirety without permission. The Dietitians of Canada's Guide to Healthy Eating by Helen Bishop MacDonald, R.D. and Margaret Howard. R.D. available in bookstores everywhere.