Nutrition Label Guidelines

The number one rule when grocery shopping is to never buy a product based on what is says on the front of the box. “Healthy” choice, “Nutra” grain, “Smart” ones, then are all just marketing tools to make you believe that the product is healthy….in some cases they are, but most fall short of healthy guidelines. The very first thing you should do when deciding on placing the product in your cart is to review the Nutrition Label Guidelines on the side of the box. Below are the guidelines that I recommend using when reviewing the label. It may not meet all of the guidelines, but try to come as close as you can. Just this little tip can make a huge impact on your diet and health. The few extra minutes it takes you to review the label will add years to your life!

Per Serving:
200 Calories and ↓
5 g Fat and ↓
300 mg Sodium and ↓
8 g Sugar and ↓
3 g Fiber and ↑