At Brunswick Bake (TM), we work hard to ensure that our baking mixes can be made into light and wholesome treats. One standard which we follow is the US Department of Agriculture 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines. The USDA boiled down their guidelines to ten essential takeaways:

1. Eating in a healthy manner throughout one’s life prevents chronic diseases.
   Our baking mixes are low in sugar and do not include preservatives which can lead to such ailments.
2. Healthy eating is one of the most influential practices in chronic disease prevention.
   Enjoying our mixes fits easily into an ongoing effort to eat healthfully.
3. The way one eats in a healthy manner is based on their taste preference among other factors.
   Luckily for you, our mixes are delicious to enjoy for special occasions or light snacking. Our variety of mixes accommodate different tastes too.
4. A healthy diet includes a variety of vegetables, fruits, fat-free or low-fat dairy, grains, protein-rich foods, and oils.
   Our finished products satisfy the dairy, grains, and oils components to contribute to the overall variety in your diet.
5. Healthy diets should limit added sugars.
   Our baking mixes contain little added sugar to help meet this end.
6. Healthy diets should limit saturated and trans fats.
   Our products contain no trans fats. When adding wet ingredients, a minimal amount of saturated fats is suggested. However, you have the choice of adding alternative ingredients such as applesauce.
7. Health diets should limit sodium.
   Our mixes are low in sodium so you do not have to worry about your sodium intake while enjoying the finished product.
8. Small positive shifts in one’s diet can add up.
   Because our mixes are light, they are easy and tasty substitutes for conventional cupcakes or breads. Switching to our mixes is an easy fix for your diet.
9. Regular physical activity is an important supplement for one’s health.
   Remember to get moving daily in addition to a healthy diet. You’ll merit a baked treat as a reward!
10. Anyone and everyone can spread healthy eating habits.
    Feel free to share some of the cupcakes or breads you’ve made with our mixes. Others will be sure to thank you.

For more information, you can visit the USDA Guidelines page or the USDA MyPlate Page to learn how to customize your own healthy diet.