food labels
Food sensitivities and intolerances are inconvenient and surprisingly common. They make it harder to eat a balanced diet and enjoy food events too. However, there are ways to live better with food intolerances. Here are seven ways to do that.
Do you glance at the calorie counts when buying a packaged food? Have you ever wondered whether the number you’re seeing is really accurate? Find out why you shouldn’t place too much stock in calorie food labels and how to be a smarter shopper.
Gluten-free, non-GMO, natural, organic – what do all of these labels mean when you see them on a package? This article looks more closely at food labeling and what it means when you see certain terms on a label at the grocery store.
How much do food labels influence our food shopping habits? More than you think. Find out how food labels affect what goes into your shopping cart and how to avoid buying unhealthy items.
You feel good about taking the time to read food labels when you buy a product. Unfortunately, that may not be enough. The USP points out that “food fraud” is on the rise. That means that when you buy packaged foods, what’s on the label may not be what you’re getting. Find out more food fraud and fakery and how to protect yourself from it.
Do you know how much sugar you’re getting in your diet? Most people underestimate their sugar intake for a variety of reasons. This article discusses how to keep tabs on the sugar in your diet and how to cut back without experiencing sugar cravings.
As awareness about food safety grows around the globe, consumers spend more time reading food labels and trying to decipher food additives and some of the unfamiliar names listed as ingredients.
