If you’re on the hunt for healthier foods, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when looking at nutrition labels. How can you tell which ingredients are nourishing and which aren’t? What do the percentages mean? How much is in a serving?
Learning how to “decode” a nutritional label can help you improve your eating habits. It helps you see past the misleading promises printed across the box and make more informed decisions about the food going into your body. From learning which nutrients you need more of and which to avoid, to how much to dish out, here are five steps to help you break down the labels on your next shopping trip or in your pantry. Get the tips from Shape Your Future.
Last Modified on
Oct 09, 2025