Why It’s Important to read nutrition labels (So You Don’t Get Fooled Again)

Let’s be real…grocery shopping shouldn’t feel like decoding a science experiment.

Yet if you’re anything like the women I work with, juggling careers, caregiving, and chronic fatigue, you’ve probably reached for a “healthy” option only to end up more inflamed, more bloated, and more frustrated.

Why?

Because you trusted the front of the package.

Here’s the truth:
Front labels are marketing, not health information.

Just last week, a client picked up a “High Protein” breakfast bar. The bold claim made it sound like the perfect snack for energy and satiety.

But when we flipped it over?
21g of protein… and 28g of sugar!

That’s more sugar than a Snickers bar. And it's marketed as a health food!

As a practitioner who helps women reduce inflammation and regain energy, I see this every day:

“I’m eating better, but the needle still isn’t moving for me.”

Once they learn how to properly read a label, they stop being misled, and start healing.

Here’s how to avoid the trap:

1. Skip the front. Flip it over.
Ignore words like “clean,” “low-fat,” “gluten-free,” or “high protein.” These are sales tactics, not signs of real nourishment.

2. Check the ingredient list.
Look for:

• 5 ingredients or fewer

• Words you can pronounce

• Foods you’d find in your kitchen
  

Avoid:

• Unrecognizable chemicals

• Artificial sweeteners

• “Natural flavors,” gums, and preservatives

3. Compare fiber to sugar.
This is where most “healthy” snacks fail.
✔️ Choose foods where fiber is equal to or greater than sugar
❌ Avoid those with high sugar, even if protein is high too (in the example I gave there was more sugar than protein in the HIGH PROTEIN claim).

Remember: it’s not just about the grams of protein, it’s about the context. Protein with a sugar bomb attached won’t support your energy, your focus, or your healing.

This is exactly the kind of shift we make inside my 90-Day Autoimmune Relief Program. Simple, practical steps that reduce inflammation and restore energy without the confusion.

Ready to stop being misled by marketing and finally feel confident in what you’re putting into your body?
Inside my 90-Day Autoimmune Relief Program, you’ll learn how to decode labels, reduce inflammation, and choose foods that actually support your healing, without the overwhelm.

If you're ready to get clear on what's actually keeping you inflamed, fatigued, and frustrated, and finally know what to do instead...

Book a FREE Breakthrough Call with me.
We’ll map out what’s not working, identify your hidden triggers, and create a clear next step to move you toward lasting relief, without guessing, Googling, or giving up your favorite foods.

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