How to Read Food Labels Like a Dietitian (And Outsmart the Grocery Store) with Cassandra Sampson | Ep. 162

The grocery store can feel overwhelming and that's not accidental. In Episode 162 of NHA Today, guest host Kylie Buckner, RN, sits down with registered dietitian Cassandra Sampson to break down how to read food labels, avoid marketing traps, and become an empowered consumer. From the "health halo" effect to hidden added sugars and labeling loopholes, this episode gives listeners practical, real-world tools they can use immediately in the grocery aisle. If you've ever wondered: Is "plant-based" automatically healthy? What does "0g trans fat" really mean? How do I know if a packaged food is minimally processed? This conversation is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the front of the package is marketing and the back is truth The FDA labeling loophole around "0 grams" claims The 5:1 carbohydrate-to-fiber rule How fiber and protein work together in whole plant foods What "clothe the carb" means for blood sugar stability How marketing influences grocery store behavior NHA Today is the official podcast of the National Health Association, dedicated to evidence-based, healthful living. Links & Resources National Health Association (NHA): https://www.healthscience.org Cassandra Sampson, RD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition_nibbles_dietitian Website: https://cassandragolden.com Kylie Buckner: Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast 🎧 More NHA Today episodes: https://www.healthscience.org/podcast