How to Read A Nutrition Label – Podcast Ep. 21
On this episode of the Living Healthy Podcast, we have a listener favorite on the show, Dietitian Debbie, who helps us better understand nutrition labels.
Welcome to the 21st episode of the Living Healthy Podcast, presented by LA Fitness.
On this episode of the Living Healthy Podcast, we have a listener favorite on the show, Dietitian Debbie, who helps us better understand nutrition labeling and we hear all about Andrew’s love for popcorn (and more importantly, his confusion about popcorn nutrition labels!)
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Intro
Begins at 0:01
“The History Lesson You Never Knew You Wanted” re: Nutrition Labels
Begins at 1:07
Dietitian Debbie Joins the Show
4:47
Why Are Nutrition Labels Important?
5:00
Nutrition Label – Serving Sizes
6:00
Caloric Food Tracking
8:15
Nutrition Label – Calories
10:05
Nutrition Label – Total Fat (Macronutrient #1)
11:20
Trans Fat and Saturated Fats – How Many Grams Are Too Much?
12:34
Why is Fat Known as a Macronutrient?
13:52
Nutrition Label – Cholesterol
14:30
Nutrition Label – Sodium (and Potassium)
15:43
Nutrition Label – Carbohydrates (Macronutrient #2)
17:38
Nutrient Label – Protein (Macronutrient #3)
18:46
Why is Protein So Important?
20:21
Nutrition Label – Vitamin and Mineral Section
21:05
Should Everyone Take a Daily Vitamin?
21:57
Nutrition Label – Footnote Disclaimer
24:07
Nutrition Label – Ingredients Section
25:14
Avoid These Unhealthy Ingredients
29:12
UH OH – Andrew’s Popcorn Rant
30:42
**MATT SAVES THE SHOW**
31:37
New Nutrition Labeling Laws Coming Soon
32:57
Show Wrap Up
36:23
On this episode of the Living Healthy Podcast, we have a listener favorite on the show, Dietitian Debbie, who helps us better understand nutrition labels.
A product’s packaging is good for enticing you as a consumer to buy that product; glossy pictures and tag lines attempt to lure us in at the grocery store. But to really compare foods and understand how they fulfill your daily nutrition needs, the most important part of the packaging is the food label. (more…)