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Know Your Nutrition Label, Part 7: Serving Size, Calories and % Daily Value

Lifestyle, Nutrition, Weight LossBy Marjorie Binette, MDAugust 15, 2015Leave a comment

The serving size, calories and the % daily value make up this piece on Part 7 of Know Your Nutrition Label. Did you know that the percent daily values listed on the food label is based on a 2,000 calorie diet?  If you are trying to lose weight 2,000 calories per day may not work…

Know Your Nutrition Label, Part 6: Ingredients, What Are They?

Lifestyle, Nutrition, Weight LossBy Marjorie Binette, MDAugust 8, 2015Leave a comment

In this installment of Know Your Food Label, Part 6 the “Ingredients” section of the nutrition label will be discussed.  It would be a challenge to attempt to review every ingredient listed in the food label pictured above.  It’s tragic that there are so many ingredients in this particular food label. If you want to…

Know Your Nutrition Label, Part 5: Sodium (Salt)

NutritionBy Marjorie Binette, MDJuly 31, 2015Leave a comment

In previous posts of Know Your Nutrition Label we have discussed three macronutrients:  fat, carbohydrates and protein.  In Part 5, I will discuss Sodium.   Sodium is nutrient that is necessary for fluid balance in the body and is important for normal cellular function.   Unfortunately, too much sodium in your diet increases your blood…

Know Your Nutrition Label, Part 1: Trans Fats and PHOs

NutritionBy Marjorie Binette, MDJune 28, 2015Leave a comment

In order to make healthy food choices it is important to understand what information is provided on product nutrition labels. My goal is to help you be a well informed consumer. Let’s first begin with understanding what Trans Fat and Partially Hydrogenated Oils(PHOs) are.    Trans Fats occur natually in meat and dairy products.   But most…

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