How To Read Food Labels: Practical Tips For Grocery Shopping

Jack Radford-Smith

Nutrition panels are a valuable tool for making informed food choices. They provide essential information about what’s in your food, from macronutrients to fibre and beyond. However, they’re only part of the equation.

What nutrition panels don’t tell you is how much you personally need to eat for your specific health and fitness goals, or whether a product truly supports your overall dietary needs. It’s also important to remember that food packaging is designed to market, not necessarily guide.

This post explores what nutrition panels can provide (like comparing macronutrients per 100g) and their limitations (like tailoring portions to your needs). You’ll also find practical tips to decode labels, dispel myths, and confidently navigate your next grocery shop.

Swipe through to discover how to make nutrition panels work for you!

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