How to Read Food Labels

Living a healthy lifestyle involves exercising, paying attention to your mental health, and eating right. And part of eating right is reading — and understanding — the nutritional labels on food products. You can buy all the fruits and veggies you want, but if you’re not paying attention to what’s on the package, you might be giving yourself and your family food that isn’t as healthy as you think. Here are some tips for reading food labels: Look at the ingredients list. This seems obvious. But looking at the ingredients list means more than just studying what ingredients go into … Continue reading “How to Read Food Labels”

Has the Consumption of Processed Foods Increased?

Most of us are aware that processed foods aren’t very good for us. These foods include things like packaged baked goods, sugary cereals, ready-to-eat meals packed full of additives, dehydrated soups, and fizzy and sugary drinks. If you’re trying to be conscious of your health and wellness, limiting the consumption of these types of foods is a great place to start. But has the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an increase in the consumption of processed foods? Are People Eating More Processed Foods? The jury is still out on whether or not the consumption of processed foods has officially gone … Continue reading “Has the Consumption of Processed Foods Increased?”