Labels can be very deceiving if not understood. The next time you pick up a small bag of chips, stop & look carefully. Pay close attention to the Serving Size, this could be in pieces like chips. One serving is about 11 chips, which one serving size is 1 oz. Carbohydrates is another item of value here, especially concerning your blood sugar count. Remember grams of Sugar is equally as important.

If you have diabetes and experience high blood pressure, then Sodium count is also at the top. Table salt is not good for anyone anyway. Chips and sodas are two of the highest count salt wise. Salt for diabetics can lead to water retention, then weight

What about those microscopic labels you can’t even read under a microscope. I have 20/20 vision, if I cannot read the ingredients on a label I will immediately drop the bag, pouch, whatever & run the other way. Think about it, if they don’t want you to see whats in there, you most likely don’t want to find out either.

If you are drinking a soda look at the number of servings per container, so if you decide to down the whole drink you will be covered insulin wise. Remember you are looking at the total servings, according to the portion you are going to consume. The Carbs, Sugars, Sodium, Fat, & calories if you are watching your weight.

Look at all the fine print, if you can see it.  Before you eat or drink your blood sugars to the moon.

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