Nutrition

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO READ NEW NUTRITION LABELING?

The purpose of nutritional information is to protect our health. The aim is to provide consumers with information about the food and its composition. This allows you to recognize and compare important information and buy nutrients according to your needs.

How should nutritional information be understood?

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The purpose of nutritional information is to protect our health. The aim is to provide consumers with information about the food and its composition. This allows you to recognize and compare important information and buy nutrients according to your needs.

The European Commission has standardized the Nutrition facts decided which should be on the label. This provision comes into force in December 2014. The following information about the nutritional value The following are mandatory of the foodstuffs:

  • energy value
  • fat content, including saturated fats
  • carbohydrates, including sugar
  • protein
  • sodium

All data must be provided for 100 g/ml and per serving. All ingredients must be listed in detail, in descending order according to the quantities contained in the product.

In addition, brands and manufacturers are free to provide further information on the label about nutritional values to note. In these cases, you will probably be able to read the content of unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, polyalcohol, starch, fiber, vitamins, or minerals there.

What does this data mean?

Energy value: Usually expressed in kcal (kilocalories), sometimes in kj (kilojoules). The energy that this food provides.

carbohydrates: Indicated in the total amount contained, then divided into simple carbohydrates or sugar (quickly digestible and fattening, very common in baked products, sweetened soft drinks, etc.) and complex carbohydrates (slowly digested, ideal as an energy source, present in pasta and rice; whole grain variants are a good alternative).

egg white: High protein content promotes the recovery and regeneration of muscle fibers after physical exertion.

Total fat content: Divided into saturated, trans (commonly known as bad fats), monounsaturated (good fats) fats. Select at shopping Where possible, foods with a low fat content, most of which should be “good fats.”

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If you want to control your weight, then...

Don't just pay attention to fat and carbohydrates; the proportion of saturated and trans fats, as well as simple carbohydrates (sugar), is much more important. The lower the levels of these elements, the healthier the food is, and the easier it will be to maintain your weight with healthy eating habits. Would you like to know more about the Nutrition facts experienced? Our dietitian are happy to assist you.

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Laura Berninches Pintado
Nutrition coach, personal trainer
Holmes Place Montecarmelo

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