I wrote a series of three posts nearly a few years ago on the importance of reading nutrition facts. Newer readers of Kalisthenix Fitness Blog would benefit from checking out these articles and learning how to read nutrition labels.
Reading Nutrition Facts 101
Reading Nutrition Facts Part 2
Reading Nutrition Facts Part 3
Here are THREE reasons why it is important to read nutrition facts:
1. Learn food composition
It's not enough to just count calories. A food could be 300 calories but is it all in protein, fat or carbohydrates? It's important to learn where your macronutrients are coming from and how much of each you consume.
2. Learn Industry "Tricks"
Something may be healthy but is the sodium content high? Is a lot of sugar added to make a food low fat? Being able to compare labels to identify food industry "tricks" will aid your healthy eating goals and keep you in the "know" regarding grocery store brand choices.
3. Learn to calculate serving size
You may think a snack is really good for you because the label says it's only 100 calories per serving, only to find out that the portion you are eating is 5 servings. It really changes everything! Being able to calculate serving size and compare to the amount consumed can make or break a healthy diet regimen.
If you have any questions regarding food labels, feel free to give me a shout at kaleenatrainer@gmail.com
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