Decoding Food Labels: What “High Protein,” “No Added Sugar,” “All Natural” & More Really Mean . . .

High protein. Stevia-sweetened. No added sugar. All natural. Food labels are everywhere, but do they actually mean what we think they mean?  In this episode of feelgoodery, Kyle decodes the most common food label claims in Canada, explains the “health halo” effect that tricks all of us, and covers what to watch for (and what not to stress too much about) next time you’re in the grocery store. In this episode: What “high protein” really means in Canada (the protein rating system), and why high protein doesn’t mean low sugar Why “stevia-sweetened” products are allowed to contain other types of sweetens - and which type are used, and which are the biggest bloat offenders Egg labels decoded: conventional, enriched colony, free run, free range, organic and omega-3, and what they actually say about how hens live Why “no added sugar” isn’t the same as low sugar, and the one word that means no sweeteners at all Why gluten-free can be harder on your blood sugar, and the hidden corn issue What “all natural” actually means according to the CFIA Why “light” olive oil isn’t lower in calories “Product of Canada” vs. “Made in Canada”: which one supports Canadian farmers Canada’s new front-of-package “High in” nutrition symbol, and a quick system for reading any label Kyle’s beet, lemon and ginger reset drink Resources mentioned: Health Canada: Front-of-package nutrition symbol: what the new “High in” symbol means and which foods are exempt New here? feelgoodery is your weekly space for feeling good without pretending everything’s fine: nutrition, mindset, and real strategies for showing up for yourself. It’s hosted by Kyle Buchanan (Broadcaster, Speaker, Certified Nutritional Practitioner, Resident Wellness Contributor on Canada’s The Morning Show and host of The Exhale on SiriusXM) and his live studio dog Sam. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult with your healthcare provider. Follow along: Instagram @itskyleb | New episodes weekly