Decoding the Mystery of Food Labels

Ever looked at the back of a food label and thought, “What am I even reading?!” 🤔 You're not alone! We know that for those dealing with GI conditions, nutrition is crucial—and understanding food labels is a big part of that.

Nutritional Therapy for IBD and Colors of Gastrointestinal Illness (COGI) went live to explore how to read packaged food nutrition labels. It was an informative discussion focusing on:

• Why reading labels is very important, especially for those with IBD
• What to look for or avoid when reading a product’s ingredient list
• What do different marketing terms mean on the front of a package
• How to determine if a product suits your specific dietary needs

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