Reading the manufacturers' nutritional label can be very confusing to an average uninformed person, you can be either clueless of what it means or got the wrong idea based on own misconception. Your explanation is highly educational.
Thank you for this video and for explaining it so clearly. I'm embarrassed to admit that I am 43 years old and just now deciding to learn how to read nutrition labels. Better late than never I suppose but I can't believe how much I don't know! Thank you again for this video!
Thank you! I usually focus on the serving size, sodium, carbs, and sugar. I had a health scare when I was 32 (two years ago). It was my first time entering the nutrition label zone. Watched tons of videos and learned a lot including this one. It amazed me, and still does, how the food industry lies and cares more about revenue than human lives.
The Great Grandmother Rule, I love it! Thinking of that is gonna save me a lot of time instead of checking every single label. And now when I find great grandmother approved food I'll know what to look for instead of feeling like I'm reading gibberish. You're the best Dr. A!
I have never seen a video explained so perfectly on how to read nutrition information. You explained this perfectly clear, and I really enjoyed watching, Thanks for sharing!
This was really helpful thank you for the tips on how to read the labels I am a type 2 diabetic and a heart patient and have been dealing with a heart condition i was born with so far I am doing good i am going for a procedure this coming month to stop what I am having problems with in Birmingham Alabama
Understanding nutritional labels are really important for maintaining your calorie level. You made this topic so easy, great explanation even I didn't know some facts about some of this information. Thanks for the video!
I am so glad to attend this very special LESSONS👍 I was one of those people that religiously checked labels in foods packages because my grandson has allergy to certain ingredients But after watching your lesson I have learned a tons of different reasons how essential to know what’s good for our bodies and I’m amazed to learned how much I consumed with out reading and understand the nutrition informations Thank you Doctor AB for sharing your Talents and knowledge with us 🙏🏾🙏🏾
You're very welcome Lamanga! I'm always happy to help, specially people like you with a particular concern, I hope this helps you choosing your grandson's nutrition 😊
sweet insightful video on how to manuever the nutrition table chart , info on the ingredients and sub-ingredients items are quite helpful in simplifying the complexities , great share.
great video! to the point and lots of really great true info. I shared it with my son. He only listens to others right now being a teenager. So, the more good info I can share with him from info teachers, the better. ty, Britt
This is really educative and well explained. Difficult to find this helpful information. Thanks for the help in teaching how to read nutrition information
Yeah, most videos focus on food choice and what we should eat. Learning how to read the nutritional label and serving size is very important to knowing how many calories you are eating per meal.
Great video for learning. I know a lot more about the proper interpretation of food labels by this video. This is so difficult to find this helpful information and idea. I highly recommend it to others. Many many thanks to you for sharing.
Very informative thank you so much for taking the time to do a video like this, I definitely need to be more careful in the detail and looking at the ingredients. I appreciate this I will be adding my email looking forward to making Better Health decisions, again thank you so much.
I always read the nutritional information on whatever I buy, it helps to make the right choice. I have been watching videos on Fit Mother. How about starting, Fit Grandmother Project? I am 75 and would love to know about keeping fit. I have joined a gym that specialises in strength training and cardio for 50+.
Hi @Dyuti, we have many members in their 70s. Please check out our program. It may be the solution you’re looking for: pulse.ly/aw7lgqk9dm My team and I can help you start seeing results!
This was very informative! I’m 20 years old and want to take control of my weight while also being healthy, any recommendations on how to understand nutrition for beginners?
Thanks for writing in! You can find a variety of helpful videos from this link, breaking down nutrition habits for women: www.youtube.com/@FitMotherProject/search?query=nutrition Best of luck! -The FMP Team
Excellent Santi, sometimes the products have listed many ingredients, the important part is the proportions, and as I mentioned, the more ingredients listed on the product, the less healthy is likely to be 👍
I sometimes look at the ingredients and the carbs on the food. These instructions are good for people to know. I didn't know bread had carbohydrates that are not listed as sugar, but act as sugar in your body.
So when we look at total carbs, how do we know what is nondietary fiber vs starch? Starch are those carbs that get converted to glucose quickly like sugar
I learned with a quickness when my roommate was diagnosed with heart issues just how healthy those "healthy" frozen meals are. I had to educate him on the serving sizes, as well, turns out there's WAY more salt in most foods than what they'd have you think, and some of Campbell's "healthy" versions of foods have MORE salt than the original version! I cook now using unprocessed ingredients, and we're both better off for it.
Explained very well I do have a question tho. Suppose an item has 30g carbs 4g is dietry fiber 10g is sugar Then what about the rest 16 grams? What are those?
Hey Harmon, thanks for writing in and great question! The remaining carb amount can come from a variety of other ingredients. They can be simply remaining carbohydrates, starches, sugar alcohols, etc. If determining your net carbs though, you will subtract any fiber/sugar alcohol from the total amount. -The FMP Team
I’m not sure if you’ll see this but I have a question about the percentages for the calcium and other vitamins and minerals. I don’t know what 20% of your DV means. Is the goal to get to 100% or something? How do you know you’ve had the correct amount of percentage?
Great question! The %DV is a general recommendation that applies to the average person. Every individual is different and requires different macro/micronutrients though so please take with a grain of salt. And if looking for a more comprehensive approach to your dietary intake, while boosting your overall health, check out this end-of-summer sale we have going on at the FMP: www.fitmotherproject.com/end-of-summer-2024-nc-fm30x/ Best of luck! -The FMP Team
Wait, do you add the Total sugars and included sugars to get the true amount?? Sooo 22g of total sugar+18g included sugar= 40g of sugar. And total sugar= naturally occuring, included sugar=added in the process? Right?
Hey Princess, thanks for writing in and great question! The total sugar will already include the added sugar so you don't have to double up. You are also right that total sugar will also include the naturally occurring amount also. If you want to hone in on a specific line though, the added sugar take primary focus as many natural sugars come with fiber, to help slow down any blood sugar spikes (as with fruit, for example). Best of luck and thanks for watching! -The FMP Team
I have a question on the nutrition label shown at 9:45. It is saying Calories 160, serving size 2 slices. Does it mean the total of 160 calories is for the 2 slices or is it 2 x 160 which is 320 calories?
Hey Just, thanks for writing in and great question. Palm oil is a higher saturated fat oil but what separates palm (and coconut) oil from other saturated versions is that it is comprised of medium chain fatty acids. This does not have the same type of dangers health effect as consuming trans fat or longer-chain saturated fats. However, there may be a difference between cooking with unrefined Palm oil and the oil found in processed goods. Check out this great article detailing the difference between the tropical oils and others==>www.marksdailyapple.com/guest-post-by-modern-forager-the-tropical-oils/ -The FMP Team
I would love to order your plan but the last time I ordered a plan 90% of the meals didn't apply to me. I don't eat any meat, chicken, mushrooms. The only fish I can tolerate is Albacore Tuna and Tilapia (hard to find wild caught). I will eat scrambled eggs with veggies.
Hey Wanaya, thanks for writing in and great question. To find the calories/macros for various foods, there are actually many great sites online that can provide this type of information. A personal favorite is nutritiondata.com as they can provide a breakdown, depending on serving size, as well as other valuable information such as the nutritional density and RDA recommended amounts to consume. -The FMP Team
Hi Syed, thanks for writing in and great question! To learn more about cholesterol, check out the following video from our brother FFP UA-cam channel: ua-cam.com/video/dTIcrArezs4/v-deo.html -The FMP Team
Where does the extra carbs come from. Like you see 20g of carbs but there is only 2g of fiber and 0 sugars and no added sugars. So where do the carbs come from as it doesn’t match the amount of
Hey thanks for writing in! What makes up the carbs include fiber, sugar, added sugars, and sugar alcohols. So whatever is remaining is your primary carb source for that item. And just be sure to subtract fiber/sugar alcohols from the total amount to calculate any NET carbs. -The FMP Team
Thanks for explaining and helping me understand how food companies trick us with the calories per serving when their serving size is smaller than what people really eat irl
Reading the manufacturers' nutritional label can be very confusing to an average uninformed person, you can be either clueless of what it means or got the wrong idea based on own misconception. Your explanation is highly educational.
I agree with it. its very hard to read those manufacturers nutritional label. Everyone really need to know about the nutrition side of every product.
I shared your video with my students, and you accomplished keeping it quiet. They love and capture all your information. Thanks!
Awesome my friend! This make me really happy to hear! You're very welcome 🙏 😊
Thank you for this video and for explaining it so clearly. I'm embarrassed to admit that I am 43 years old and just now deciding to learn how to read nutrition labels. Better late than never I suppose but I can't believe how much I don't know! Thank you again for this video!
You're very welcome 🙏
As you said “ Better late than never”.
I’m a food packaging designer and deal a lot with nutritional info and claims on packages, your video is excellent. 👌
Thank you!
I usually focus on the serving size, sodium, carbs, and sugar. I had a health scare when I was 32 (two years ago). It was my first time entering the nutrition label zone. Watched tons of videos and learned a lot including this one. It amazed me, and still does, how the food industry lies and cares more about revenue than human lives.
You're very welcome 🙏
The Great Grandmother Rule, I love it! Thinking of that is gonna save me a lot of time instead of checking every single label. And now when I find great grandmother approved food I'll know what to look for instead of feeling like I'm reading gibberish. You're the best Dr. A!
Oh thank you!! Always glad to help, and yes grandmothers are super wise 😊
I have never seen a video explained so perfectly on how to read nutrition information. You explained this perfectly clear, and I really enjoyed watching, Thanks for sharing!
You're very welcome Alice 😊
Good info and respectful advertising, thank you for your hard work
Very helpful and makes a lot of sense, thank you!
This was a very concise helpful video. Thank you very much.
You kept my attention from beginning to end. Thank you! This was extremely helpful.
So helpful and clearly explained! Thank you!
This was really helpful thank you for the tips on how to read the labels I am a type 2 diabetic and a heart patient and have been dealing with a heart condition i was born with so far I am doing good i am going for a procedure this coming month to stop what I am having problems with in Birmingham Alabama
Great video. Thank you for sharing such a valuable information.
Maximum people didn't know and understand about nutrition information into food label. Very informative work you are doing. Good job.
Thank you Minara 😊
Understanding nutritional labels are really important for maintaining your calorie level. You made this topic so easy, great explanation even I didn't know some facts about some of this information. Thanks for the video!
You're very welcome Luisa, I'm glad to help many to understand the labels 😊
I am so glad to attend this very special LESSONS👍 I was one of those people that religiously checked labels in foods packages because my grandson has allergy to certain ingredients But after watching your lesson I have learned a tons of different reasons how essential to know what’s good for our bodies and I’m amazed to learned how much I consumed with out reading and understand the nutrition informations Thank you Doctor AB for sharing your Talents and knowledge with us 🙏🏾🙏🏾
You're very welcome Lamanga! I'm always happy to help, specially people like you with a particular concern, I hope this helps you choosing your grandson's nutrition 😊
Very great idea!! I do read the labels on the food items when I shop. I come home with very little but I'm learning. Thank you for sharing. God bless.
You're very welcome Aida, I'm very happy to help you 😊
Plain clear English, one of the better videos I've watched
Awesome my friend! Thank you very much 😊
Excellent information 😊thanks for explaining items step by step
Interesting and accommodating! Very much clarified. Much obliged to you such a great amount for this educational video, I've taken in a ton.
Excellent Greg, I'm very happy that you've found this video useful 😊 🙌
sweet insightful video on how to manuever the nutrition table chart , info on the ingredients and sub-ingredients items are quite helpful in simplifying the complexities , great share.
Thank you 😊
great video! to the point and lots of really great true info. I shared it with my son. He only listens to others right now being a teenager. So, the more good info I can share with him from info teachers, the better. ty, Britt
Awesome my friend! Ty 😊
This is an useful and well explained video tutorial how to read Nutrition Information. I have learned a lot from it. Thanks for sharing.
You're very welcome 😊
This is really educative and well explained. Difficult to find this helpful information. Thanks for the help in teaching how to read nutrition information
You're very welcome John😊
Appreciate you making this, not many videos on this topic from what I’ve seen!
Glad you've enjoyed the video 😊
Yeah, most videos focus on food choice and what we should eat. Learning how to read the nutritional label and serving size is very important to knowing how many calories you are eating per meal.
Great video for learning. I know a lot more about the proper interpretation of food labels by this video. This is so difficult to find this helpful information and idea. I highly recommend it to others. Many many thanks to you for sharing.
You're very welcome, I'm very happy that you've found this video useful 😊
Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful
Very informative thank you so much for taking the time to do a video like this, I definitely need to be more careful in the detail and looking at the ingredients. I appreciate this I will be adding my email looking forward to making Better Health decisions, again thank you so much.
You're very welcome 😊
I just loved your tutorial dude, you explain so clearly.
Thank you 😊
This video is amazing!!! Specifically if you want to start eating better !!!
Thank you very much 🙏
great video. its very important to us to Read Nutrition Information . thank you for very useful video
You're very welcome Hadi 👍
This is so difficult to find this helpful information and idea. I highly recommend it to others. Thanks for sharing with us!
You're very welcome Shawn, I'm really happy that you've found this video useful 😊
This is the best Food labels explained video on UA-cam. I hope your still doing videos brother
Thank you! I appreciate your solid feedback on this 🙏🏼💯
Really, It is an excellent video for Nutrition Information. I really appreciate this and thanks you for this & keep up the good work!
Thank you Mary, I'm really happy that you've found this video useful 😊
Great video on reading nutritional information, a simple way to watch my calorie intake
Excellent, happy to help 😊
i get healthier day by day by following your videos and today you startingto teach some knowledge about it thanks
Excellent Martin, we are extremely pleased that you are benefiting from the videos 😃
Thanks dude! Good video
excellent information, I did not know anything about what you said and it has become clear to me, you are the best
Thank you so much Andres, I'm very happy that you've found this video useful 😊
I always read the nutritional information on whatever I buy, it helps to make the right choice.
I have been watching videos on Fit Mother. How about starting, Fit Grandmother Project? I am 75 and would love to know about keeping fit. I have joined a gym that specialises in strength training and cardio for 50+.
Hi @Dyuti, we have many members in their 70s. Please check out our program. It may be the solution you’re looking for: pulse.ly/aw7lgqk9dm My team and I can help you start seeing results!
This was very informative! I’m 20 years old and want to take control of my weight while also being healthy, any recommendations on how to understand nutrition for beginners?
Thanks for writing in! You can find a variety of helpful videos from this link, breaking down nutrition habits for women: www.youtube.com/@FitMotherProject/search?query=nutrition
Best of luck!
-The FMP Team
Definitely know a lot more about the proper interpretation of food labels now. Thanks so much!
You're very welcome, I'm really happy that you've found this video useful 😊
I learned a lot from this videos. very educational explanation. thanks.
Excellent!! Always happy to help 🙌
Sweet tips, don't read nutrition information that much but I will now for sure.
I'm really happy that you've found this video useful 😊
This is the best explanation. Greetings from Asia ❤️
Thank you my friend 🙏🏼
I do read labels. This was a really great presentation. Thank you.
You're very welcome Daun 😊
thank you very much for sharing your valuable information about food labels. It's very interesting to me.
You're very welcome Cecilia, I'm very happy that you've found this video useful 😊
A very helpful info you got there , this keeps us from food poisoning
Exactly 😊
Thank you, this has really helped me read food labels properly
You're very welcome Abdulla 😊
One of the most informative videos !
Thank you my friend! I’m very glad this was helpful for you 🙏🏼
thanks for the video, really helpful
You're very welcome 🙏
Thanks for sharing this informative video. It's very important to know these labels when you are conscious of your healthy diet.
You're very welcome! Always happy to help on ways of improving people's diet 😊
Wow, I learned a lot from this video. Thank you.
Excellent Leonida! You're very welcome 😊😊
fantastic video
Very informative. Thank you!
You're very welcome 🙏
Really informative video. Learned a lot from it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
You're welcome Prashanna 😊
Some badly needed info here bro. Thanks for sharing.
You’re very welcome! I’m glad you found this valuable 🙏🏼
Thanks for the video!
You're very welcome Ivanna 👍
Informative video. Thanks
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Wow 🤩 I’ve learned so much
Thank you very much 🙏
LOVE THIS!!!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!
You're very welcome 🙏
Thanks for sharing this informative video...
You're very welcome, I'm happy that you've found this video useful 😊
this is a really very helpfull video for us so thanks for sharing
You're very welcome Damian 😊
Really enjoyed this! I wish you had included the ingredients part of the label rather than only nutrition facts!
Excellent Santi, sometimes the products have listed many ingredients, the important part is the proportions, and as I mentioned, the more ingredients listed on the product, the less healthy is likely to be 👍
Thanks for sharing this, I have learnt a lot from it 😍
You're very welcome 👍
thank you for the video. i never heard of mechanically separated meat
You're very welcome 🙏
Very interesting and helpful! Well explained. Thank you so much for this informative video, I`ve learned a lot.
You're very welcome Diana, always pleased to help 😊
Thank you so much for this video, I will be playing over and over making more notes
I appreciate this I will be adding my email looking forward to making Better Health decisions. I have learned a lot from it.Thanks for sharing.
You're very welcome, I'm happy that you've found this video useful 😊
Thank you for good information ❤
Very helpful. Thanks!
You're very welcome 👍
I sometimes look at the ingredients and the carbs on the food. These instructions are good for people to know. I didn't know bread had carbohydrates that are not listed as sugar, but act as sugar in your body.
Great, glad to help you Judy 😊
So when we look at total carbs, how do we know what is nondietary fiber vs starch? Starch are those carbs that get converted to glucose quickly like sugar
thank you so much sharing video''
You're very welcome 😊
I learned with a quickness when my roommate was diagnosed with heart issues just how healthy those "healthy" frozen meals are. I had to educate him on the serving sizes, as well, turns out there's WAY more salt in most foods than what they'd have you think, and some of Campbell's "healthy" versions of foods have MORE salt than the original version! I cook now using unprocessed ingredients, and we're both better off for it.
Exactly, always check the label 🏷 😊
As a type 1 diabetic my biggest concerns is hidden sugars. Thanks for the video.
You’re very welcome! I’m glad you found this valuable 🙏🏼
this keeps us from food poisoning very helpful thank
You're very welcome 😊
Explained very well
I do have a question tho.
Suppose an item has 30g carbs
4g is dietry fiber
10g is sugar
Then what about the rest 16 grams? What are those?
Hey Harmon, thanks for writing in and great question! The remaining carb amount can come from a variety of other ingredients. They can be simply remaining carbohydrates, starches, sugar alcohols, etc. If determining your net carbs though, you will subtract any fiber/sugar alcohol from the total amount.
-The FMP Team
Great video keep up the good work
Thank you 🙏
amazing video!
im trying to pay attention for help with my class but this man is GLOWING through my screen, damn sir you are handsome
Thank you very much 🙏😊
Excellent
Thank you very much 🙏
I’m not sure if you’ll see this but I have a question about the percentages for the calcium and other vitamins and minerals. I don’t know what 20% of your DV means. Is the goal to get to 100% or something? How do you know you’ve had the correct amount of percentage?
Great question! The %DV is a general recommendation that applies to the average person. Every individual is different and requires different macro/micronutrients though so please take with a grain of salt.
And if looking for a more comprehensive approach to your dietary intake, while boosting your overall health, check out this end-of-summer sale we have going on at the FMP: www.fitmotherproject.com/end-of-summer-2024-nc-fm30x/
Best of luck!
-The FMP Team
That's some interesting information about food labels.
Thank you 😊
Wait, do you add the Total sugars and included sugars to get the true amount?? Sooo 22g of total sugar+18g included sugar= 40g of sugar. And total sugar= naturally occuring, included sugar=added in the process? Right?
Hey Princess, thanks for writing in and great question! The total sugar will already include the added sugar so you don't have to double up. You are also right that total sugar will also include the naturally occurring amount also. If you want to hone in on a specific line though, the added sugar take primary focus as many natural sugars come with fiber, to help slow down any blood sugar spikes (as with fruit, for example). Best of luck and thanks for watching!
-The FMP Team
Studying for an exam. This was so helpful!
Fantastic @Brenda Rodriguez - Good luck with the exam! 👍
😊 Thanks
I have a question on the nutrition label shown at 9:45. It is saying Calories 160, serving size 2 slices. Does it mean the total of 160 calories is for the 2 slices or is it 2 x 160 which is 320 calories?
The 2 slices 160 👍
@@FitMotherProject Thank you!
You're very welcome 🙏
The one ingredient that confuses me is palm oil. It just seems to me an ingredient to avoid. Am I correct to avoid this ingredient as well?
Hey Just, thanks for writing in and great question. Palm oil is a higher saturated fat oil but what separates palm (and coconut) oil from other saturated versions is that it is comprised of medium chain fatty acids. This does not have the same type of dangers health effect as consuming trans fat or longer-chain saturated fats. However, there may be a difference between cooking with unrefined Palm oil and the oil found in processed goods. Check out this great article detailing the difference between the tropical oils and others==>www.marksdailyapple.com/guest-post-by-modern-forager-the-tropical-oils/
-The FMP Team
Interesting!
TY
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Bruh you a game changer!
Thank you very much 🙏
I would love to order your plan but the last time I ordered a plan 90% of the meals didn't apply to me. I don't eat any meat, chicken, mushrooms. The only fish I can tolerate is Albacore Tuna and Tilapia (hard to find wild caught). I will eat scrambled eggs with veggies.
Hi Paris, our support team can always help with meal options including your preferred proteins.
I usually don't look at the labels at the back because its really confusing. But i gotta do it from now on
Excellent Mandy, I'm very happy that you've found this video useful 😊
I have a question that is not related to the topic, how can you find out how much calories, sugar, etc. in fresh fruit and veggies?
Hey Wanaya, thanks for writing in and great question. To find the calories/macros for various foods, there are actually many great sites online that can provide this type of information. A personal favorite is nutritiondata.com as they can provide a breakdown, depending on serving size, as well as other valuable information such as the nutritional density and RDA recommended amounts to consume.
-The FMP Team
one way to make these labels less confusing: start counting the ingredients, if you get to 4 put it back on the shelf.
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that's not really a good strategy if the ingredients list is only made up of healthy ingredients with a greater number of 4.
@@nourishedheiress feel like it becomes
Basic once you see it contains healthy ingredients
@@juknowbk5764 agreed :)
Can you do a video on yogurt
Please watch this video: pulse.ly/8t26fhfko2
What about “cholesterol” on the label. Is that bad?
Hi Syed, thanks for writing in and great question! To learn more about cholesterol, check out the following video from our brother FFP UA-cam channel: ua-cam.com/video/dTIcrArezs4/v-deo.html
-The FMP Team
Where does the extra carbs come from. Like you see 20g of carbs but there is only 2g of fiber and 0 sugars and no added sugars. So where do the carbs come from as it doesn’t match the amount of
Hey thanks for writing in! What makes up the carbs include fiber, sugar, added sugars, and sugar alcohols. So whatever is remaining is your primary carb source for that item. And just be sure to subtract fiber/sugar alcohols from the total amount to calculate any NET carbs.
-The FMP Team
may I ask if why is it 80 calories per slice when the amount per serving calories is 160? hehe
Thanks for explaining and helping me understand how food companies trick us with the calories per serving when their serving size is smaller than what people really eat irl
You're very welcome 🙏
Where do you start talking about the grandmother rule?
At the very beginning 😊