Tag: nutrition label

How To Read A Nutrition Label And Choose Food

Reading a nutrition label is not as straight-forward as you think. Nutrition labels look simple, but they are actually quite complicated to read if you are trying to eat healthy. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the content that appears on a nutrition label. The FDA requires that certain nutritional characteristics must be disclosed …

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5 Reasons Why We’re Fat

In every relationship there is always some give-and-take – sometimes you give, sometimes you take. In our relationship with food, this refers to giving and taking responsibility. We as individuals are ultimately responsible for our health and well-being; however, as a society we do not make it very easy for ourselves to make individual responsible …

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Partially Hydrogenated Oils And Trans Fat

Partially hydrogenated oils are a type of fat used in many commercial food items. Though we need to consume fat to keep our bodies and minds functioning properly, these particular oils are on the naughty list and should always be avoided. Have you ever heard the term “trans fat” or seen it listed on a …

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All Natural vs. Organic

How many times do you see the term “all natural” on a food item and automatically think it’s good for you?  I’ve been educating people about food and nutrition for six years now and I still find myself falling for it occasionally. The term “all natural” is used mainly for marketing purposes.  It is a …

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