Do we really know what we are putting into our bodies when we eat? Probably not. but a good start is learning how to read the new food labels.
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The Art and Science of Reading Food Labels Alan E. Organ, MD, PhD
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1. The Art and Science of Reading Food Labels Alan E. Organ,
MD, PhD
2. Introduction Reading food labels is important Dont rely on
phases like healthy or low fat or no calories Everything on the
package is tied to serving size
3. Serving Size Start reading Nutrition Facts with Serving Size
Serving size may not equal eating size If you eat twice the serving
size, you eat twice the ingredients and calories
4. Calories Look at total calories and calories from fat If you
are trying to manage your weight, calories count Dont forget, some
foods with higher calorie counts may be better if they have more
nutrients
5. Total Fat Add up total fat. Remember this also includes the
healthy fats Trans fats are dangerous Dont be fooled trans fats go
by a number of names
6. Sodium Content Sodium is also known as table salt Hidden
ingredient in a number of foods Excess sodium is dangerous to our
health
7. How Much Cholesterol? Always look at the cholesterol content
There are good and bad cholesterols When you read the label, you
see how much cholesterol is in a single serving size
8. Carbohydrates Look at Total Carbohydrates. This is the total
of all the carbs or sugars in a single serving size Learn the
different names for sugar like sugar or malt syrup or brown rice
sugar Sometimes manufacturers split up their sugar under different
names so it appears to have less sugar
9. Dietary Fiber Dietary fiber is generally not digested Comes
from plants You want at least 3 grams of fiber in any serving size
that contains grains like bread, pastas, etc.
10. Protein Read the Nutrition Facts for protein This lists the
protein in a single serving size
11. Vitamins & Minerals This portion of the Nutrient Facts
label tells you whether or not the food has any vitamins Also lists
important minerals
12. Percent Daily Value Based on a 2000-calorie diet Daily
Value (DV) is the amount of each nutrient considered sufficient for
most healthy adults
13. Information at the Bottom of the Label Also based on a
2000-calorie diet This must be on every food label The information
is dietary advice from public health experts
14. More Information on Healthy Lifestyles For more information
on diet and weight management, please go to:
www.bodybyslenderiiz.com/optimalweight For more information on
health and nutrition, please go to: www.AlanOrganMDOnline.com For
more information on safe drinking water, please go to:
www.Drink.WaterByPuritii.com