Archive for July, 2009
Labels…and math!
Finally, the last word on label-reading!
We have to look at a few more things. WARNING: here comes the math….
Start with carbs. When we read the carbohydrate data, remember that 1 gm of carbohydrates equals 4 calories. You need to figure out how many calories you’re getting from the carbohydrates in this item. If your daily [...]
Is It Whole Wheat or Ghost Wheat?
Reprieve– no math today. Well, a little–just a look at proportions.
Since we’re reading the ingredient list looking for trans-fats, let’s stay there for a moment.
Notice the list of ingredients on anything you intend to put into your body. Ingredients are listed here in order of quantity, and the order is descending. So the first thing [...]
Are You Reading Food Labels?
If we are going to watch what we eat, we are going to need to learn to read the nutrition label on food packages. I know. I hear the moans. You’re moaning with good reason. Turns out, those labels aren’t always completely honest, and we will need to do some math.
And rather than explain every [...]
