What Are You Actually Eating?

For optimum health, as well as weight loss, it's important to know what you're putting in your body. The best way to get an accurate picture of what you're consuming is to read your food labels. 

 

Here are the most important things to look for:

Serving Size & Calories

First, check the serving size. Many packaged items appear to be one serving, but are actually 2 or 2.5 servings. If you eat the entire package, multiply the calorie & nutrient amounts on the label by the number of servings.

 

Nutrients to Limit

Look for very low numbers for Saturated Fat, Trans Fat, Cholesterol & Sodium.  

Nutrients to Increase

Look for high numbers for healthful nutrients such as fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.

Ingredients

Ingredients are listed in order of the greatest amount first, followed in descending order by those in smaller amounts. Look for short lists of ingredients that you can pronounce. If sugar or salt is present, make sure it's toward the bottom of the list.