125: Food Labels Can Be Misleading, So Here's How You Should Read Them

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.