How to Read a Food Label - a Comprehensive Guide

Food labels can seem perplexing, and people often read them with an eye toward different things. Whether you are looking to limit your sugar, cut calories or increase your fiber intake, this guide will help you make sense of the numbers, ingredients and nutritional information packed onto that tiny box.

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"Sustainable" Salmon?

Wild Alaskan salmon is often said to be the best choice when it comes to salmon because it is a good source of health-protective omega-3 fatty acids and sustainability. Ocean farm-raised salmon is to be avoided due to concerns about potential contaminants and environmental impact….

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The Coconut Oil Controversy

About this time last year, Coconut Oil came under the cross-hairs of a review from the American Heart Association, which advised against its use. This stirred lots of controversy between the professional nutrition community and proponents of its alleged health benefits - which is still ongoing today... So which is it - good and bad?

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