Re-ImagineYOU Lab Podcast

Decoding Nutrition Labels: Your Guide to Healthy Eating

Michelle Gines, The Re-Imagine Strategist Season 3 Episode 19

Dr. Joyce Moore emphasizes three critical elements to watch on food labels: fat content, sodium levels, and sugar amounts. The FDA requires food manufacturers to clearly label these components, providing consumers with essential nutritional information for making informed dietary choices

The Fat Breakdown: Understanding What You ConsumeNutrition experts recommend avoiding saturated animal fats while maintaining a moderate intake of plant-based unsaturated fats. Mono-unsaturated and poly-unsaturated fats from plant sources are considered healthier alternatives. 

Critically, trans fats should be completely eliminated from one's diet, with a focus on consuming fats from organic, non-GMO plant sources.

Health Implications of Dairy and ProteinResearch highlights significant health considerations for melanated populations, including higher rates of lactose intolerance and potential links between milk proteins (casein and whey) and various health conditions. 

These proteins have been associated with increased risks of uterine fibroids, breast cystic disease, type 2 diabetes, and potential connections to Alzheimer's, particularly among African American, Hispanic, and Asian populations.

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