Sugar, Food LabelsSugar, Food Labels

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Being aware ofwhat you are

buying & eatingis critical to

your long termwellness

Reading Labels – the basics1. Always look at the serving size

• Typical serving sizes are smaller than most people serve

2. Check the number of calories – high, medium, low is enough

3. Nutrients• More fibre, protein and vitamins and minerals like iron and calcium

4. Eat less Sugar• Sucrose, glucose, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, maple syrup,

fructose

5. Know your fats• Minimise low saturated, trans fats and cholesterol

• More unsaturated fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated)

6. Reduce Sodium; Increase Potassium

Sample label forMacaroni & cheese

The % Daily Values (%DVs) are based on the Daily Value recommendations for key nutrients but only for a 2,000 calorie daily diet - not 2,500 calories

The %DV helps you determine if a serving of food is high or low in a nutrient.

Note: a few nutrients, like trans fat, do not have a %DV

 Quick Guide to %DV:5%DV or less is low 20%DV or more is high 

% Daily Value

Sugar – Is It Bad For You?

Sugar – The Harmful Effects1. Sugar is by far the leading cause of dental deterioration2. Sugar is the main cause of diabetes3. It is either a significant or contributory cause of

• heart disease, arteriosclerosis, mental illness, depression, senility, hypertension, cancer.

4. It has an extremely harmful effect in unbalancing the immune system• Damaging adrenal glands, pancreas and liver

5. Increases overgrowth of Candida yeast organism6. Increases chronic fatigue7. Can trigger binge eating in those with bulimia8. Increases PMS symptoms9. Increases hyperactivity in about 50% of children10. Increases anxiety and irritability11. Can increase or intensify symptoms of anxiety and panic in susceptible

women12. Can make it difficult to lose weight because of constantly high insulin

levels, which causes the body to store excess carbs as fat.

Sugar – Know Your Facts