Cracking Food Label Codes
Scientific jargon plagues nutrition labels, leaving shoppers feeling overwhelmed and confused but there is a lot of helpful information too. Cardiologist Mehdi Razavi, MD, clarifies how to use food labels to lower risk of heart disease in the Examiner. When it comes to fat, he says understanding types of fat is crucial for consumers, more so than the total quantity. Most fat consumed should be unsaturated, like that found in canola oil.