Chicken Meat & Understanding Food Labels.

FDA finally admits chicken meat contains cancer-causing arsenic (but keep eating it, yo!)

What are your views on this issue? The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) finally admits that chicken meat contains cancer-causing arsenic. First, click the link to get the definition of Arsenic. After you read the definition, you will get a better understanding of the type of chemicals we are putting in our bodies from the unhealthy foods we eat and why we should make educated food choices. 

If you love to eat meat, be sure to purchase naturally raised meat containing no hormones or chemicals. This is an example of making educated food choices. 

Whenever you are eating out at a restaurant, it is essential to understand how to choose a healthy meal from the menu. Also, reading food labels correctly is a very important factor in choosing healthy foods.

In order to understand nutritional facts and how to read food labels click on each of the links below. This in fact will help you to make healthier food choices.

The Nutrition Facts Panel - An Overview

The Serving Size

Calories (and Calories from Fat)

The Nutrients: How Much?

Understanding the Footnote

How the Daily Values (DV) Relate to the %DVs

The Percent Daily Value (%DV)

Quick Guide to %DV

Nutrients With a %DV but No Weight Listed - Spotlight on Calcium

Nutrients Without a %DV: Trans Fats, Protein, and Sugars

Take Care of Yourself Today for a better tomorrow. TM