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How To Read A Nutrition Label Like A Pro
The front of the package is there to sell you the food. The nutrition label is where you find out what you’re actually buying.
Amanda and Jess Gordon break down how to read a nutrition label, what matters, and what’s just marketing, so you can stop getting fooled by food packaging. They start with serving size, then go through calories and macros, what’s in the carbohydrate section (fiber, sugar, and the net carb confusion), which vitamins and minerals are worth a glance, and what % Daily Value is actually based on. Amanda also shares what she learned from years working in food manufacturing about how much room labels have to be inaccurate.
They also cover ingredient lists, why scary-sounding names are often just vitamins, and which front-of-package claims are only there to raise the price. Plus why you should be label literate, not label obsessed.
Mastering Macros: A Beginner's Guide to Nutrition Tracking
Learn how proteins, carbohydrates, and fats play vital roles in fueling your body and how tracking them can optimize your health and fitness goals.
The Power of Healthy Fats for Women's Well-being
In the world of nutrition, we often hear about the importance of maintaining a balanced diet. While all macronutrients play a crucial role in our overall health, healthy fats deserve special attention, especially when it comes to women's diets. It's time to debunk the myth that fats are the enemy. Let’s explore the reasons why women need to incorporate healthy fats into their diet and how these fats can promote overall well-being.
No Prep Food Prep
No prep meal prep foods can be a LIFESAVER during busy weeks, traveling and weeks when you just don’t have the mental capacity to cook everything fresh.
Black Iron Nutrition coach Ryann breaks down “No Prep” food options by macro, along with some additional no prep food options specifically for fruits and vegetables. Hopefully this makes you dread meal prep a little less and gives you some more time on the weekends for FUN!