The Lifesciences Magazine

  Grocery shopping these days is turning out to be more conscious than ever. People today tend to reach out for the healthy section and the greens and fruits more than any piece of junk food. But did you know even the most educated customers can get stumped by advertising gimmicks? What do you do in such cases? You go to the back of the packet to read the label. The food label is a mandatory label on any food packet and it has certain rules and regulations to write it. Accurately reading the food label will help you make your cart even healthier. Here is your ultimate guide to nutrition labels for a healthy diet. Understanding Serving Size The serving size is the first thing to look at on a nutrition label. It tells you how much of the food is considered a serving, and all of the information on the label is based on that serving size. It’s important to pay attention to the serving size because it can be misleading – a small package of food may have multiple servings, and eating th...