Food Label

What Food Labels Really Mean

Heather Bauer, RD, CDN | Posted 05.20.2012

Read More: Heather Bauer, Nutrition, Diet and Nutrition, Fda, Diet, Gmo, Meaning Food Labels, Food Label, Reading Food Labels, Understanding Food Labels, Study Food Labels, FDA Food Labels, Food Labels, Healthy Living News
Heather Bauer, RD, CDN

For most, deciphering nutrition labels can be like reading hieroglyphics. It can be time-consuming and thankless. I'm committed to providing my readers as much accurate nutrition information as possible.

Read Post

10 Food Label Tricks To Avoid In 2012

Robert J. Davis, Ph.D. | Posted 03.04.2012

Read More: Labels on Food, Reading Labels, Nutrition Food Labels, Nutrition Labels, Food Label, Read Food Labels, Reading Food Labels, Diet and Nutrition, Labels for Food, Food Nutrition, Food Labels, Slidepollajax, Healthy Living News
Robert J. Davis, Ph.D.

After overindulging during the holidays, many of us have resolved to eat a healthier diet in the new year. But doing so means choosing the right foods, and too often misleading food labels prompt us to purchase items that we think are good for us but really aren't.

Read Post

Report Calls For Easy-To-Read Health Ratings On Food Labels

AP | LAURAN NEERGAARD | Posted 12.20.2011

Read More: Healthy Food Label, Healthy Food Ratings, Energy Star, Food Label, Healthy Food Labels, Energy Star Ratings, Food Label Ratings, Video, Food News

WASHINGTON — Just as that Energy Star tag helps you choose your appliances, a new report says a rating symbol on the front of every soup can, ce...

Read Whole Story

Deciphering A Food Label: The 411

Judith J. Wurtman, PhD | Posted 06.29.2011

Read More: Calorie Daily Intake, Serving Size Nutrition Label, Food Label, Sodium Daily Intake, Nutrition Label, Percent Daily Value, 2000 Calorie Diet, Serving Size, Home News
Judith J. Wurtman, PhD

Have you looked carefully at a nutrition label recently? They're packed with useful -- but sometimes confusing -- information.

Read Post

Food Labeled 'Organic' Perceived To Taste Better, Study Claims

Slashfood | Posted 06.12.2011

Read More: Organic Food Label, Food Label, Organic Food, Organic Foods, Organic Food Taste, Organic Food Study, Food Labels, Food News

The power of the word "organic" has long been understood by the culinary scribes who write the mouthwatering descriptions for high-end restaurant menu...

Read Whole Story

Hidden Sugars In Your Food

Pooja R. Mottl | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Food Labelling, Food Label, Reading Food Labels, Nutrition, Food Labeling, Misleading Food Labels, Food Nutrition Labels, Food Labels Explained, Food Labels, Home News
Pooja R. Mottl

We're getting way too many added sugars, and all those nutritionally empty calories can contribute, in many diets, to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and risk factors for heart disease.

Read Post