Nutrition labels are designed to confuse you. Here's how to beat them in half a minute.
Step 1: Check the serving size (5 seconds)
That "200 calorie" snack? Serving size is half the bag. Always multiply first.
Step 2: Protein vs. sugar (10 seconds)
Look at two numbers: protein grams and added sugar grams. You want protein high (20g+) and added sugar low (under 8g). If sugar beats protein, put it back.
Step 3: Scan the ingredients (15 seconds)
If the first three ingredients are sugar, oil, or words you can't pronounce, it's dessert wearing a health costume. Real food has a short list.
The shortcut
Or eat food that doesn't need a label. Fresh-cooked meals with ingredients you recognize don't require detective work.
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