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Have you ever looked at a food ingredients label and been confused? You’re not alone. And being able to read that label can help you make informed decisions for your health.
This thread explains everything you should know.
Have you ever looked at a food ingredients label and been confused? You’re not alone. And being able to read that label can help you make informed decisions for your health.
This thread explains everything you should know.
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The calories on your food label are a poor measure of 'healthiness.'
Calories don’t account for the quality of a food or how it’s cooked. And since the FDA allows inaccuracies in calorie counts by up to 20%, that cereal bar you eat for lunch may be 300 calories instead of 250.
The calories on your food label are a poor measure of 'healthiness.'
Calories don’t account for the quality of a food or how it’s cooked. And since the FDA allows inaccuracies in calorie counts by up to 20%, that cereal bar you eat for lunch may be 300 calories instead of 250.
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Percent Daily Values could be misleading as they’re based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Many of the FDA’s numbers don’t reflect a metabolically-healthy diet.
For example, they recommend 50g of sugar per day.
But eating more than 24g can lead to obesity, diabetes and heart disease
Percent Daily Values could be misleading as they’re based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Many of the FDA’s numbers don’t reflect a metabolically-healthy diet.
For example, they recommend 50g of sugar per day.
But eating more than 24g can lead to obesity, diabetes and heart disease
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You need to keep an eye on the ingredients list.
Added sugar, dye, and nitrites have no place on your plate.
Plus, the FDA doesn’t require food companies to list their exact recipes.
That’s one of the reasons why most ‘olive oil’ is actually a blend of lower-quality seed oils.
You need to keep an eye on the ingredients list.
Added sugar, dye, and nitrites have no place on your plate.
Plus, the FDA doesn’t require food companies to list their exact recipes.
That’s one of the reasons why most ‘olive oil’ is actually a blend of lower-quality seed oils.
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The best way to avoid the pitfalls of food labels is to stop buying UPFs.
Instead, you can buy whole, real foods and cook at home for metabolically healthy meals without the guesswork.
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The best way to avoid the pitfalls of food labels is to stop buying UPFs.
Instead, you can buy whole, real foods and cook at home for metabolically healthy meals without the guesswork.
Want personalized guidance? Check out my Elite Coaching Program:
ifixhearts.com
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