Food Labels Can Mislead:

• Food labels can be tricky so make sure you read them and then reread them again. Often times food labels are misleading. For example, on a bottle of 32 oz Gatorade, the label says there are 14 grams of sugar per serving. However, in that one bottle there are four servings, so what you are actually getting is 56 grams of sugar! Taking the time to read the labels of food you are eating is vital to making a lifestyle change.

How to Understand:

• Understand exactly how many servings are in whatever it is you’re about to eat or drink. Now we know we need to take in our macro-nutrients and calories, but we need to take in the right kind of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. The goal needs to be to take in as little sugar as possible, because it is one of the leading causes of many diseases in our society, we should all truly be trying to eat more like a diabetic.
• As far as your fats go, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are what we should keep in our diets as much as possible, while avoiding saturated and trans fats. Protein should be a staple point in our diets so, eat plenty of it – as it is the building block of our entire body. Again, keep an eye on the amount of servings in every container, so you aren’t going overboard on any one thing, as we can only digest so much at one time. Moderation is a good thing