Nutrition 411- Do you understand Food Labels?

You know you have to watch your Calories, Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat.. Sodium.. Are you getting enough Vitamin C? You are reading the labels but what does it all mean? You may be eating healthy foods but are you still having issues in losing weight because the Nutrition Labels don’t make any sense? Reading labels is a common problem with the Marketing companies of Major Food companies and grocery stores in the quest for getting your Dollars. But alas, you can go into the grocery stores with help and knowledge in hand! Once you understand the basics, you will become the next food label guru of your house.

Links: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab.html

* Breaks down the food label in simple and easy to read concepts

http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutrition/food-label.asp

* How to not make common errors when reading nutrition labels

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nutrition-facts/NU00293

*Even simplier way to understand the labels

Trying to get a Handle on Proper Eating? Here is some helpful Tools!

Healthy eating on the go is not an easy task. While restaurants have attempted to have healthier eating options, sometimes portion sizing and self restraint can be so difficult. Have no fear, there’s some helpful tools on the market to make your healthy lifestyle a little easier!

Are you trying to watch your calories but aren’t sure what your eating is made up of? Check out the Calorie Calculator! For $40, you can track 100s of foods in a device devoted to just healthy eating. Keep it in your purse or pocket, whip it out and track your food. Wham! Your eating has just gotten back to reality! 

Your doing your daily cardio, eating right but still not sure why the weight isn’t coming off? Maybe it is time to get the Bodybugg. While this device isn’t cheap at $249*, it is a tool to tell you whats really going on by reading through your skin what your really burning. Look familiar? All the contestants for The Biggest Loser wear these devices to lose some major weight. 

Need some help with Portions and not to keen on measuring your food? Check out the Portion pals! Plop it on a plate, and get the proper portions. Can’t get any easier than that!

I always pack my food for the day when I am at the gym servicing clients. Not only does it ensure proper portions, control on what I am eating, but it saves me a bit of cash too. The Bento box makes it easy! It is a set of stack able containers that allow you to take 3 meals on the go. Oh, and it comes in some fun feisty colors too. Yippie!

 

 

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