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Most of us interrupted our normal routines preparing for a possible strike by Hurricane Matthew – stocking up on canned, prepackaged, non-perishable foods and water, while protecting our families and homes. Fortunately, we here in South Florida were spared. But what did happen?

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Learning how to understand and interpret the nutrition food labels can help you make healthier choices. CardioMender, MD provides insight into understanding food labels.

There has been lots of attention on the importance of getting enough protein to maintain optimal health, build muscle mass and control hunger. It is true that protein is essential for life, but more is NOT necessarily better. Or is it? Once again, the devil is in the details.

Updated: October 04, 2023

Before covering the remaining items listed on the Nutrition Facts label, it is important to clarify a few related items not addressed on the food label. Two frequently used terms are Glycemic Index and Net Carbs. When evaluating food, they are referred to but often not completely understood.

And What You Won’t Find on Them That You Need to Know

We see food labels all the time, but do we stop to read them, and if we do, do we fully understand them? Nutrition Facts provide useful information, both in what they say and what they do not say. Dr. Schiff provides an in-depth look at food labels.

Understanding nutritional labels can impact hunger, cravings and health.

Nutritional labels provide objective product specific information about the food that’s in the package, but don’t tell us all that we should know about the physiologic and behavioral impact that may be a consequence of eating that specific food. These labels do contain certain critical facts we need to be aware of before making an informed food selection, but in many ways omit the downstream implications of eating the recommended serving or, in many cases, the package. The first step to making a good food choice is to take the time to read the label. The second part is understanding the consequences of making a particular food choice.

What are the causes of belly fat?  Without knowing the root cause, it is virtually impossible to implement a sustainable solution. Genetics and age contribute, but there is little we can do about these. Menopause and low testosterone have both been associated with increased belly fat. There are many contributing factors we can address such as the foods we eat, daily stress, our body’s hormones and being sedentary.

Last week we discussed magnesium deficiency, likely the most frequent and most overlooked electrolyte abnormality. Symptoms and associated medical conditions were presented, along with causes, challenges and reasons for maintaining adequate amounts of magnesium in our bodies.

We now move on to what we can do about this.