Eating healthier in 2026: Understanding food labels and nutrition claims

As we enter 2026, many Filipinos are setting resolutions to eat healthier and become more mindful of nutrition. But how easy is it really to make informed food choices, especially when grocery shelves are filled with products claiming to be “healthy”?In this rerun episode of Teka Teka, we revisit a conversation on food labels, nutrition claims, and why what we eat matters for public health. Health experts and advocates explain how excessive sugar, salt, and fat intake are linked to non-communicable diseases, which are now among the leading causes of death in the Philippines.The episode also looks at the push for clearer food warning labels, how other countries have implemented them, and why these labels could help Filipino consumers make better, healthier choices without needing to decode complicated nutrition facts.If improving your eating habits is part of your New Year’s resolutions, this episode offers important context on nutrition, food environments, and the policies shaping what ends up on our plates.This episode rerun is produced and edited by Anthony Tobias. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.Listen to our episodes on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.For more updates, follow Teka Teka on these platforms: Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.