Nutritionist shares six things on food labels you should check before buying
dailyrecord.co.ukSupermarkets are inundated with low-fat and weight loss products, but food labels can often be confusing when it comes to dieting.Packaging and labels may on so-called healthy products may seem innocent, but the information can sometimes be misleading.
Manufactures often use tactics to disguise everything from serving sizes to ingredients listed. One common issue is certain products labelled as "natural" or "healthy" despite containing high levels of sugar, sodium, or unhealthy fats.
Complex and unfamiliar scientific jargon in the ingredient list can also fool customers into thinking they are making a healthy choice for their diet.
Health and nutrition experts at Prepped Pots powered by MuscleFood.com have broken down exactly how to read food labels to prevent confusion and make healthy choices.
Read more on dailyrecord.co.uk