Nutrition Facts can be a tricky thing to figure out. There are so many numbers and percentages that it can be overwhelming. Here is a quick rundown on what to focus on when you look at a nutrition label and how to decode all those numbers!!The very first thing to look at is the Serving Size, which is in the upper left-hand corner of the label. Right below that is the number of servings per container. If you were to eat the whole container of the food to the left, you would need to multiply all the numbers on the label by 8! That's where we all make a mistake. We eat the whole thing and don't realize how many calories we are really consuming!
The next thing to look at is the number of calories. In this case, 1/2 cup is 200 calories. But if you want to have 2 servings, you will really consume 400 calories.
The same goes for fat, carbohydrates and protein. If you consume more than one serving, you need to multiply the grams of those macronutrients by the number of servings you are eating.
Don't let the numbers defeat you! Just focus on the nutrients listed in bold and the numbers next to them. The indented numbers and percentages are just there to confuse you!
That's where we all make a mistake. We eat the whole thing and don't realize how many calories we are really consuming! http://www.trimnutrition.com/hcg/hcginjections.html
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