04/08/2021
How to Read a Nutrition Label
When you pick up a packaged food item, your first instinct might be to read the nutrition label. They all come with different serving sizes, macronutrients, mirconutrients, and percentages, which can be confusing to read a nutrition label to make a healthy choice.
One of the most important parts of reading a label is the servings per container. You’ll see on a nutrition label “servings per container” or “number of servings” along with “serving size'". It is important to keep in mind this so you don't end up eating the whole container that has five servings while only tracking for one.
The calories listed are per serving, not per container, and if you see trans fats on the label, you should avoid it. You should also eat 25 to 35 grams of fiber per day, limiting processed sugar, and eating nutrient-dense foods.
For macros, there are 10 calories per gram of fat, carbs are 4, and protein are 4. These numbers will add up to the total calories on the nutrition label. If you're tracking your macros, these formulas are key to remember.
The reason you want to learn how to read a nutrition label is so you can LEARN about the foods you eat, and their composition of nutrients, as knowing this info will better serve you in reaching your goals. So the next time you pick up food from a package, make sure you read the label carefully!
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