Why the Fork are nutrition labels so confusing?

This week we sit down and analyse food labels and discuss why they're confusing, how they might be helpful and why they might be unhelpful. Most of us have stood in the supermarket aisle and compared two different brands to see what's 'healthiest' or what has less or 'better' ingredients. But is this really doing us any good? It might be. It might not. Things we touch on:How to read nutrition labelsHow they can influence are food decisionsWhy they might not be as accurate as you thinkPlant based milk ingredients Nutritional value of nutsSugar vs artificial sweetenersBrand marketing What's perceived as 'healthy'And more!Referenced in the episode: Tim Spector: Spoon Fed We would like to thank this weeks sponsor Dragonfly Tea, an independent, family company based in Hampshire and rooted in five generations of tea craftsmanship. Dragonfly are leaders in tea innovation and all their teabags are fully biodegradable, and we can vouch that they are pure bliss! For 20% off your first delivery, visit https://dragonflytea.com and use code DRAGONFLY20 at checkout - enjoy! We are also excited to announce that we will be running giveaways EVERY WEEK running up to Christmas and there are SO many amazing bundles you can win! Keep your eye on the @forkingwellness instagram page for a chance to win!Remember to submit your questions for future episodes via DM (@forkingwellness) or email ([email protected])As always, please rate, review, and subscribe, as it helps our podcast get seen in the charts!To pre-order our debut book, Forking Wellness: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Health and Nutrition, click the following links...UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forking-Wellness-No-Nonsense-Health-Nutrition/dp/178255209X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1600848572&refinements=p_27%3ASophie+Bertrand&s=books&sr=1-1USA: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forking-wellness-sophie-bertrand/1137060340You can download our 30 day journal prompt here! https://sophieshealthykitchen.com/resources/ https://www.barithedietitian.com/forking-wellness-podcastWe would love for our Forking Wellness community to connect more - join our private Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/forkingwellness And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @forkingwellness, @sophieshealthykitchen, and @barithedietitian!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.