How to Read Nutritional Labels

Yumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural Nutrition

English - April 27, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB
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In this episode, we speak with Jill Weisenberger about the significance of reading nutrition labels to make informed choices about the foods we consume. Jill provides insights into interpreting nutritional values to meet specific dietary requirements, emphasizing which components people should pay attention to, and shares how nutrition labels can aid in managing chronic conditions and maintaining overall health.

Jill Weisenberger, author of the upcoming Prediabetes: A Complete Guide, Second Edition, is an internationally recognized nutrition, diabetes, and prediabetes expert. Through coaching, speaking, and working with the media, Jill empowers people to grab control of their health one lifestyle habit at a time. She is the author of several books and provides easy-to-follow advice to anyone looking to improve their eating and lifestyle habits.

"So, it's not how much you spent on each item, it's how much do you spend altogether. So that's how I want you to look at the carbohydrates."

On This Episode You Will Learn:

Understanding Nutrition Labels for a Healthier Diet

Demystifying Calorie Information and Daily Values on Nutrition Labels

Key Components of Nutrition Labels: What You Need to Know

Using Nutrition Labels to Manage Health: Tips and Misconceptions

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