Read Nutrition Labels: Check Sugar and Fiber First

The Problem

You don't know what to look for on nutrition labels. There are 15 numbers and you check none.

The Hack

For any packaged food, check two things: Added Sugar (keep under 5g per serving) and Fiber (aim for 3g+ per serving). Ignore most other numbers as a beginner.

Why It Works

Added sugar drives inflammation, weight gain, and energy crashes. Fiber drives satiety, gut health, and blood sugar stability. These two numbers predict food quality better than calorie counts.

Pro Tips

• Added sugar under 5g per serving = reasonable
• Fiber over 3g per serving = good nutritional quality
• Ingredient list: sugar in first 3 ingredients = put it back
• 'Sugar' hides under 60+ names: high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, maltose, etc.