Long gone are the days of throwing items in the shopping cart just because you like the picture on the box. If you are a smart shopper, the box gets flipped over and the nutrition labels consciously read to decide what’s good or not. The most important things to look for are serving size, sugar, calories, fiber and protein. Equally important to the serving size is the number of servings in the package. More often than not, we actually consume more than the suggested serving size. If a package has 4 servings and you eat the entire package, you just quadrupled the calories, fat, etc. that you have eaten. More and more people are taking the journey through the grocery store with a closer eye. People are more educated on ingredients and have become label savvy. Calories provide a measure of how much energy you get from a serving of food. Most of us consume more calories than we actually need, so keep your eyes and ears open and be aware of what and how much you are feeding your body.
Some manufacturers claim to be low fat or low-calorie but don’t judge a book by its cover, flip it over and read the back! A wise consumer takes charge.
Let’s be confident that the food we are buying for our family is actually healthy. Foods that are high protein with no or controlled sugar are the optimal choice for your body to have energy and function properly. No more sugar crashes. No more food comas. Just another ingredient in a day lived well.
To your vitality,
Lizanne
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