Pass the Compassion
Pass the Compassion
Jamie Wetmore & Alyson Bortone
Nutrition Facts: What Do We Look For?
1 hour 3 minutes Posted Oct 13, 2021 at 8:00 am.
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What do you look for when you scan nutrition labels? If you only have 10 minutes to run to the grocery store, what products do you prioritize? In this episode, we talk about the most important components the nutrition facts section should -- or shouldn’t -- have for us to consider purchasing. We touch upon macro nutrients, different types of fiber, the importance of iron in the diet, hidden ingredients to watch out for (curse you, milk powder), and more. We also discuss how eating for different purposes (health, fitness, dietary restrictions, etc.) may influence the way we make decisions when it comes to the composition of our food. And yet...we barely scratch the surface of the nuances involved in these choices! Let us know if you want a part two…