))
125: Food Labels Can Be Misleading, So Here’s How You Should Read Them
Manage episode 398454088 series 2984322
Content provided by Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia Balija, Dr. Holly Carling, and Alicia Balija. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia Balija, Dr. Holly Carling, and Alicia Balija or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
When it comes to food labels, it can be confusing to know what you’re looking at and what it all means. Manufacturers have to label every ingredient, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have some tricks up their sleeve when it comes to making foods look and sound healthier than they actually are.
In today’s episode, Dr. Holly Carling is going to break down how to interpret food labels, including what you need to look for and what you can skip over. We’re covering added sugars (and the way they can be masked), nutrition percentages, fats, additives, and ingredient lists. This episode is going to change the way you think about packaged foods! Let’s dive in!
What’s in this episode:
Why food labels can be misleading to the average consumer
What to look at and what to ignore on food labels
The different types of sugars found on ingredient labels
What kind of salt and sodium levels you should watch out for
Additives to avoid as much as possible
Marketing tactics manufacturers use to make their food sound healthier (even if it’s not)
Dr. Carling’s number one rule for choosing foods
For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/
The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us at our website or on our Facebook page.
*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.
100 episodes
Share
