Tag: nutrition labeling
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Hidden Sugar in “Healthy” Foods: How Buzzwords Mislead Your Diet
Introduction: The all-too-common sugar trap in “healthy” foods Consumers increasingly seek foods that sound healthy, like e natural granola, plant-based milks, and yogurts promising real fruit. Yet a lot of these so-called healthy options hide added sugars behind clever labeling and buzzwords. Understanding how manufacturers use terms like e word organic, natural, or protein-packed can…
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Are Health Warnings on Food Labels Enough? A Dietitian’s Take on the Next Step
Health warnings on food packaging: a helpful start In recent years, many countries have introduced warnings on packaged foods to curb the rising tide of diet-related illnesses. These warnings—ranging from sugar and fat content alerts to bold front-of-pack notices—are designed to give shoppers a quick read on what could impact health goals. For busy households,…
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New Health Warnings: Is It Enough? A Dietitian’s Quest for Clearer Food Labelling
Introduction: The debate over food warnings Health warnings on packaged foods have become more common in recent years, but do they truly empower shoppers to make healthier choices? Nicole Boyd, a Fredericton-based dietitian, knows exactly what she’s looking for when she flips over a packaged item at the grocery store. With practiced eyes scanning the…
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Are New Health Warnings Enough? A Dietitian’s Take on Better Labeling for Grocery Shopping
New warnings on food labels: a promising start Public health advocates say clearer warnings on packaged foods are a step in the right direction, aiming to combat rising diet-related illnesses like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. But as Nicole Boyd, a Fredericton-based dietitian, suggests, a good start isn’t the same as a complete solution. While…
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Jab-uary: UK Supermarkets Gift Diet-Drug Aware Shoppers a Feast of Weight-Loss Aids
What is Jab-uary and why it matters As the New Year kicks off, UK supermarkets are expanding beyond the familiar health-driven themes of Veganuary and Dry January. This year’s trend is “Jab-uary,” a nod to the growing use of weight-loss drugs and the adjacent surge in appetite-controlled meals, snacks, and ready-to-eat options. The term has…
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Calorie labelling rules on menus don’t prompt restaurants to make healthy changes, study finds
Introduction: The promise and the reality of calorie labels When England introduced mandatory calorie labeling for large restaurants, pubs, cafes, and fast food spots in 2022, the policy was pitched as a straightforward way to nudge consumers toward healthier choices and, in turn, curb obesity. But a new study offers a more nuanced picture: the…