Ever look at a product thinking this is healthy only to realize maybe it wasn't the best option?
Food label claims are vague, tricky and not that simple to navigate. They can appear branded as healthy when infact they are only “health washed”. That means it looks like a healthy option when it actually is not that great. Don't be fooled again. Get educated on how to navigate the BS claims and know what is true.
As you learn my “SMART” technique for reading nutrition food claims, you'll gain vaulable knowledge on how to read through the food companies BS!
These $10 will save you lots of $$$ as you learn to buy the best products for your family.
I am a trained Registered Dietician Nutritionist, you'd think I would NOT fall for the various label claims….but even I can be tricked.
I did a deep dive into the lingo that food companies use and can get away with when adding labels to their products. There are loose guidelines that make it TRICKY to pick out what is truly good for us in packaged foods.
When able, try for whole, fresh food products with ONE ingredient, that is your best bet. But as a parent of 2 toddler boys, I know this is not always an option.
When I choose food and snacks for my family, I make an educated decision and now know how to cut through the food label claims' BS.
AND YOU SHOULD KNOW HOW TO AS WELL.