Health & Nutrition

How To Read The Nutrition Facts Tables

How To Read The Nutrition Facts Tables

Have you ever wondered if you are reading the nutrition facts on food labels correctly?

Just in case you don’t know, the Nutrition Facts table is on the side of most packaged foods. It’s often found close to the ingredient listing. The purpose of it is to help consumers make better nutrition decisions. When people can see the number of calories, carbs, sodium, etc. in food, they should be able to eat better, right?

Whether you like the Nutrition Facts table or not, let’s make sure you get the most out of it, since it’s here to stay and you can use it to your benefit!

Eating with the Seasons and Grocery Shopping Strategies

Eating with the Seasons and Grocery Shopping Strategies

Are you eating and grocery shopping for foods that are in season?

Have you ever tried buying summer fruits in the middle of winter? If you have, then you know how expensive and tasteless they can be. Eating produce in season is so much better for your health, wallet, and the planet. Here are some great tips on how you can eat more in season.

Five "Facts" About Cholesterol That Are Actually Myths

Five "Facts" About Cholesterol That Are Actually Myths

Are you believing these myths about cholesterol?

We have always known cholesterol to be a huge health hazard and sometimes we can get borderline obsessive over it. But not everything you hear is necessarily true or bad. Over my many years working in the health and wellness industry, I have learned common misconceptions and beliefs related to cholesterol and am here to share 5 facts about cholesterol that are actually myths.

Antioxidant Foods vs. Supplements

Antioxidant Foods vs. Supplements

Do you know what an Antioxidant is?

Antioxidants are just that: they fight (anti) oxidation.

The chemical process of oxidation is like rusting metal. A molecule loses electrons and creates the infamous free radicals. Oxidation is also the reason why apples, bananas, and avocados go brown when the skin is broken, and they're exposed to air - they're getting oxidized. Interesting- right?