“For more than 20 years, Americans have relied on the Nutrition Facts label as a leading source of information regarding calories, fat and other nutrients to help them understand more about the foods they eat in a day,” said FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D. “The updated label makes improvements to this valuable resource so consumers […]
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What is the Difference Between Whole Carbs and Processed, Refined Carbs?
The New Year is here and many people have made resolutions to lose weight, eat healthier, and exercise more. The beginning of the year is a great time to set some new goals. Of course, new goals are easier said than done, especially when people are not fully aware of what is healthy and unhealthy to eat. […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #27: Bring Your Lunch From Home
It’s almost the end of our Weight Loss on a Budget Challenge so I just have a few more tips. Today’s Tip #27: Bring Your Lunch From Home. There are 3 major benefits to bringing your lunch to work or while you are out. Saving Money – Buying your lunch everyday can be very expensive. The […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #18: Make Shopping List Before Going to the Grocery Store
Today’s Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #18 – Make an Actual Shopping List. We have all heard the old expression, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. Well, that saying rings true when it comes to eating for weight loss. Chances are that the majority of what you are eating are foods […]
Hidden Sugars – The Many Names of Processed Sugar
Processed, refined sugars go by different names – names you might not recognize as being processed sugar. It’s very easy for someone who is not familiar with all the hidden names of sugar to erroneously consume large amounts of the stuff. So, if you’re trying to eliminate processed sugars from your diet – or at […]
Reading Food Labels: What You Should Know About Nutrition Labels
Understanding a food’s nutritional composition is the key to weight loss. In an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle, manufacturers are required by law to list the food’s nutritional value on the packaging. The food label compares the product’s nutritional value to the recommended daily values based on a 2000-calorie diet. Each label must list […]
