Healthy shopping can be easy! Visit the outer parameter of the store first. That's where you'll find the basic fresh foods. Breads, fruits, vegetables, milk products, lean meat, chicken, and fish are all found on the outskirts (shop the walls). Look for the following three main areas of nutrition information on the package:



The list is mandatory for all manufacturers to have on food labels. The ingredients are listed in the order of the amount in the product, according to weight. The first ingredient is in the product the most and the last ingredient is in the product, the least. If the first ingredient is butter or another type of fat or sugar, make a healthier choice.



A nutrition claim is used to highlight a key nutrition feature of the product. It is often on the front of the package in big, bold type. The government has regulations on most claims, meaning that if the product claims to be "a source of fibre," it has to follow certain standards. Nutrition Information Panel: Provides detailed facts about certain nutrients. This panel is not mandatory, but if it is included, it has to give information about certain core nutrients including calories, carbohydrate, fat, protein and a serving size.

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