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fromTasting Table
6 days ago

The Number-One Red Flag On Store-Bought Food Labels Goes Far Beyond The Ingredients Themselves - Tasting Table

Some may choose to gloss over this table, but for many - diabetics, dieters, folks who simply want to have more control over what they eat - it can be extremely helpful. But the fact that it looks "official" and is scribbled with numbers doesn't mean all of them are trustworthy. In an interview with Real Simple, Amy Davis, RDN noted that there's one red flag to always look out for when reading this nifty box: whether it complies with FDA labeling regulations or not.
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fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Bread Vs Tortillas: The Nutrition Facts That Bust The Wrap Myth - Tasting Table

Packaged tortillas and breads can have unexpected calorie and sodium differences; some commercial tortillas contain more calories than slices of white bread.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The One Ingredient You Absolutely Have To Double-Check Before Buying Protein Bars - Tasting Table

Many protein bars contain high amounts of added sugar and are ultra-processed, often equaling candy in sugar content.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

This new front-of-package nutrition label is designed to make us healthier

Nutrition labels remain ineffective in preventing obesity despite regulatory efforts; the creation of clearer front-of-package labels aims to improve consumer decisions.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Canada meet your new nutrition warning labels | CBC News

Health Canada's new front-of-package labels warn consumers about high sugar, sodium, and saturated fat levels in foods.
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