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Label Reading · 29 articles · Page 1 of 3
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Buying Food Online: Read the Label Before You Add to Cart
Before you order food online, check the exact product, quantity, current label, storage details, and purchase option.
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Salad Dressing Labels: Compare the Amount You Pour
Compare the dressing amount you actually pour with the label serving, then keep the rest of the salad in view.
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Dark Chocolate Labels: Cocoa Percentage Is Only One Detail
Cocoa percentage is one detail on a dark-chocolate label. Compare the serving size, ingredients, and nutrition facts too.
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How to Compare Sodium in Packaged Food
Compare sodium on equal serving amounts, then put the food in the context of the rest of the meal.
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How to Read an Ingredient List with a Clear Question
Read an ingredient list with a specific question in mind, then use the nutrition panel and allergy information for the facts it cannot provide.
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Nuts and Nut Butter: Compare the Portion and the Ingredients
Compare plain nuts, flavored nuts, and nut butter using the portion, ingredients, and allergy information for the exact product.
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Pumpkin Puree vs. Pie Filling: Read the Can Before You Bake
Choose pumpkin puree or pie filling by the recipe’s starting point, then compare the ingredients and portion in the finished dish.
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Drinks on a Lower Carb Plan: Read What Is in the Glass
Compare everyday drinks by the amount you pour, the complete label, and the additions you use in coffee or tea.
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How to Compare Pasta Sauces Without Judging by the Jar
Compare pasta sauces using the portion you serve, the ingredient list, and the rest of the meal.
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Low Carb Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Make a realistic grocery list, compare the portions you will actually use, and cut wasted food without assuming every low carb meal needs a specialty item.
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Serving Size vs. Portion Size: Make the Label Work for You
Use serving size as a label reference, compare it with the portion you plan to eat, and make food comparisons that match real meals.
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Is Low Carb Bread Gluten Free? Check Both Claims
Low carb and gluten free describe different things. Learn which label and ingredient details to check for the exact bread you buy.
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