How Do You Read A Nutrition Label?

How Do You Read A Nutrition Label?

Author: Dr. Sabrina Falquier I Culinary Medicine Expert & Triple Board-Certified Medical Doctor March 20, 2024 Duration: 4:55
Labels on food packaging can be incredibly confusing. How much is too much sugar or sodium? Did you know that if the grams of protein plus grams of fiber are more than the grams of sugar, you’re likely getting a healthier product? Get more practical tips and strategies for understanding serving sizes, calories, identifying key nutrients and deciphering ingredients lists.

This episode is also available in Spanish.

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
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Dr. Sabrina Falquier is a board-certified physician and a leader in Culinary Medicine. She specializes in bridging the gap between scientific evidence and the actual food on your plate, empowering listeners to use the kitchen as a place of wellness and healing.

Show Topics Include: Nutrition, Food as Medicine, Microbiome, Metabolism, Weight loss, Gut health, Healthy recipes, Health, Inflammation, Longevity, Blood sugar, Protein, Magnesium, Sleep quality, Immunity, Hormone balance, Sunday meal prep, Medically tailored meals (MTM), Produce Prescription (PRx), Prevention, Teaching kitchen, Health equity, Evidence-based nutrition, food podcast insights

Navigating the confusing world of nutrition advice can leave anyone feeling lost. Culinary Medicine Recipe | Food as Medicine & Physician-Led Health Conversations cuts through the noise with a practical, evidence-based approach. Hosted by Dr. Sabrina Falquier, a triple board-certified physician and culinary medicine expert, this podcast translates complex science into actionable kitchen wisdom. You’ll hear genuine conversations that bridge the gap between the clinic and the kitchen, exploring how specific foods and cooking techniques can directly influence health outcomes. Each month, Dr. Falquier sits down with a diverse range of guests-from innovative chefs and fellow doctors to food service pioneers-to unpack the real-world application of food as medicine. These discussions move beyond theory, offering tangible strategies for making nutritious eating consistently delicious and sustainable. The podcast also features shorter, focused segments to integrate these principles seamlessly into daily life. It’s a resource for anyone tired of restrictive diets and bland health food, offering a physician-led perspective that empowers you to use your kitchen as a foundational tool for lifelong wellbeing. Tune in for a fresh, authoritative take on how what you eat profoundly shapes how you feel.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 41

Culinary Medicine Recipe | Food as Medicine & Physician-Led Health Conversations
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