Nutrition labels reveal what marketing hides. “Healthy” foods often contain surprising sugar, serving sizes are misleadingly small, and similar products can differ dramatically. Ingredients listed first appear in highest amounts; sugar has 50+ names. Even occasional checking builds awareness that informs all food decisions. Focus on serving size, calories, sugar, and ingredients.
This companion covers why people don’t read labels, what you’d learn, and building the habit. (3 min read)