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Decoding the Nutrition Facts Label - Part 3

POSTED BY: Dana Lilienthal | July 17, 2008 | 7:00 AM

Limit_these_nutrientsThese are nutrients that we usually get enough of so use this part of the label to look at what you should limit if you are working to lose weight.

Eating too much fat, saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium not only can lead to weight gain, but may also increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and some cancers.

To see what you want to get more of keep on reading...

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The nutrients here are the ones we usually don't get enough of. Eating enough of these nutrients can improve your health and may help reduce the risk of some diseases.

  • Getting enough calcium may reduce the risk of osteoporosis
  • Eating a diet high in dietary fiber helps with bowel function
  • A diet that contains fiber and is low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers

If you are working on weight loss Dietary Fiber is going to be a very important part of the Nutrition Facts Label. Fiber is what is going to keep you feeling satisfied and can prevent you from overeating. You should look for foods that have 3 or more grams of fiber - especially in breads and cereals.

Tomorrow I will decode a bit more of the Nutrition Facts Label.

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COMMENTS:

Posted by: Willie | Jul 18, 2008 1:54:59 PM

Fiber is very important but don't forget to drink plenty of water especially if you take fiber supplements. I found out the hard way that if you are dehydrated it can have the opposite effect and constipate you!

Posted by: Fat Loss Guide | Jul 17, 2008 9:53:40 AM

You do need these in your diet, but when looking to lose weight you can definitely cut down on them to some extent.

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