HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL FACTS WHY YOU SHOULD EAT BANANA | NUTALK

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF BANANA

Bananas are a good source of carbohydrates (calories) but their glycemic rating of 52 indicates that they have a medium to slow effect on blood sugar levels. They are also a rich source of dietary fiber and instantly give a feeling of satisfaction.

COMPARING TWO FOOD PRODUCTS USING THEIR NUTRITION LABELS/INFORMATION/FACTS | NUTALK

When comparing two products of same or different brands;

1.You should use the Percent Daily Value (DV%)

2.You have to make sure the servings sizes are similar, especially the weight. This will

HOW TO INTERPRET, USE AND CALCULATE PERCENT(%) DAILY VALUE ON FOOD NUTRITION LABLES | NUTALK

WHATS IS PERCENT DAILY VALUE (%DV)

Percent (%) Daily Value on the nutritional information/label of food items is a section that tells you whether the nutrients (total fat, sodium, calcium, dietary fiber, etc.) in one serving of food contribute a little or a lot to your total daily diet.

In a day there is a recommended amount of each nutrient that you should take. How much of that in percentages, does eating one serving of a particular food provide your body?

HOW TO READ NUTRITIONAL LABELS OF FOOD PRODUCTS | NUTALK

It’s a normal occurrence that most people just throw food products they purchase into their carts or takeaway bags without having a look at the nutritional information/label/facts of the said products. But, for health conscious people having a close look at what nutrients the food products provides is key to them either buying or putting it back on the shelf.