What's Inside that Box, Can, or Bag?
Making healthy choices has gotten confusing, and many consumers find food labels difficult to interpret.
Stores are filled to the brim with foods we should avoid – even the foods which claim to be “healthy.” This class is designed to help you make the best choices when it comes to packaged foods.
Processed vs Ultra-Processed
Not all processed foods are unhealthy. However, there are several levels of processing which determine a food's nutritional quality. That's why label reading is so important!
Ultra-Processed Foods are by far the riskiest to our health; this class explains how to spot them.
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Sugars
You'll learn the difference between natural sugars and added sugars, and how to easily calclulate the amount of sugar a product contains.
Oils and Fats
Discover how to identify the sources of fat on a label, how to determine a product's percentage of calories coming from fat, and why it matters.
Salt / Sodium
Roughly 70% of America's excessive sodium intake comes from processed foods and restaurants. You'll learn which products are most concerning.
In this class, you'll also learn...
- The first thing to look at on a label
- How Ultra-Processed Foods affect our health (both kids and adults)
- Whole grain vs refined grains (Note: wheat bread is typically not a whole grain)
- How to spot hidden animal ingredients
- How manufacturers try to lure us with "crafty claims"
- A deceptive labeling loophole regarding fats
- Dyes, additives and preservatives
- The importance of your 'overall pattern' for the day
- Also included: A handy purse/wallet guide
Cyd Notter
Cyd Notter is a Center for Nutrition Studies Certified Professional, a Licensed PCRM Food for Life Instructor, a Certified Starch Solution Instructor, and a former Certified Health Educator for Wellness Forum Health. She’s also a past newspaper columnist and the author of the award-winning book The “Plan A” Diet: Combining Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition with the Timeless Wisdom of Scripture.
Cyd hosts an Inflammation Support Group each month for PBNSG.org, and is often a featured speaker at Veg Fests and other groups. She offers personal coaching services and has provided a variety of health and cooking classes for over 25 years. Cyd has also worked with school district employees and a hospital’s fitness center. She can be reached at www.cydnotter.com..