31| Seeing Through Health Halos: Quick Tips to Read Food Labels

28/10/2025 14 min Episodio 31
31| Seeing Through Health Halos: Quick Tips to Read Food Labels

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Episode Synopsis

Kate Daugherty, MS, CNS breaks down how packaging claims blur judgment and teaches a fast, reliable method to read nutrition labels with confidence. By the end, you can spot serving-size traps, translate sugar into teaspoons, and see through “clean,” “plant-based,” and “keto-friendly” halos.• why front-of-pack language misleads• gluten-free and plant-based as context, not health• halo claims like immune-boosting, natural, clean• keto-friendly math, net carbs, and trade-offs• serving size realism and per package pitfalls• added sugar focus and teaspoons conversion• fiber inflation with chicory root and inulin• daily values vs personal needs• the 15-second three-step label test• real food signals: short ingredients, less hypeWant to take the next step with functional medicine? Learn more about our new patient process and lab testing at www.thefacilitydenver.com For more insights, tips, and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram @thefacilitydenver Join our email list for monthly updates + offers. Stay curious, stay proactive, and we’ll catch you next time!

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