Labels???

GettingThin08

I am clueless on how to read labels...I don't know what I should look for and look out for...I know looking at cals but what else??? Please help I'm so lose!!!



Hopeless,

Amanda

GettingThin08

I am clueless on how to read labels...I don't know what I should look for and look out for...I know looking at cals but what else??? Please help I'm so lose!!!



Hopeless,

Amanda

tracylynne29

well on here they measure fat cals, cals, carbs, protein so maybe those you should look for since those are on your goals and those are the ones you are trying not to go over or too far under

awestfall

Sodium sister .Watch you sodium.This helps you retain water weight.

kerrilucko

Also look for foods with high fibre and low sugar. Also good to keep an eye out for sneaky trans fats. You should be getting less than a g of those a day. zero is best.

strawberry25shortcake

Carbs...because whatever calories that come from carbs you don't use up for energy during the day simply get stored. I personally try to consumer more protein and fats than carbs during the day- fats being my main energy source. It also depends on how active you are.

mickie

yup, I agree. Sugar, sodium, trans fat and look for the word "enriched" on bread. That's no good. You need to look for "Whole grain". Have a great day!:happy:

aprilvet

Serving size and servings per container are also important. In addition to the nutrition label, I look at the ingredients: I don't buy anything that contains the following:
-high fructose corn syrup:sick:
-partially hydrogenated oil:grumble:
-artifical anything!:noway:

Good luck and keep reading!

kerrilucko

Carbs...because whatever calories that come from carbs you don't use up for energy during the day simply get stored. I personally try to consumer more protein and fats than carbs during the day- fats being my main energy source. It also depends on how active you are.

correction: ANY calories you don't use are stored as fat, whether they come from carbs, fat or protein. Carbs are not something to shy away from in the least unless you have a medical issue which demands it. That said, you should make sure you're getting an appropriate balance of carbs fats and proteins (ALL of which are needed by your body)

strawberry25shortcake

Carbs...because whatever calories that come from carbs you don't use up for energy during the day simply get stored. I personally try to consumer more protein and fats than carbs during the day- fats being my main energy source. It also depends on how active you are.

correction: ANY calories you don't use are stored as fat, whether they come from carbs, fat or protein. Carbs are not something to shy away from in the least unless you have a medical issue which demands it. That said, you should make sure you're getting an appropriate balance of carbs fats and proteins (ALL of which are needed by your body)

Sure, but it wasn't until I started eating like this (even amount of carbs and protein) that I got all cut up and my muscles began to show:-) And, I have been constipated for most of my life...protein seems to "push it out"- don't mean to be gross or anything... But, yes, balanced diet is the most important thing. And, we are all different- so what works for some of us won't work for others. And your last point is so true- it all depends on how active you are - SO TRUE!