When you're trying to eat healthily and lose weight, it's important to understand nutrition labels. Unfortunately, these labels can be confusing, with a lot of technical jargon. This week, MetPro Coach Amber Velasquez, RD, breaks down the nutrition label. She discusses serving sizes, calories, and carbohydrates with Coach Crystal. With this knowledge, you'll be able to shop confidently at the grocery store! We discuss:

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1. How serving sizes can be misleading
2. The margin of error for calorie counts
3. The new label guidelines detailing the total calories per package
4. How to determine the main ingredient
5. Reading for carbs: sugars, starches, fibers
6. What to look for when evaluating sugar content
7. The problem with trans fats
8. Why saturated fats are crucial for your diet
9. Th ...