Yesterday I had the pleasure of have a tweetup (people who twitter meeting in person!) with Jeff Hopeck who writes the Healthy Habits Blog and is the author of a new book called Stop Killing Yourself: Simple Ways to Eat Healthier...Without Cutting Out the Fun!
That's a pretty dramatic title and it refers to the fact that if you are not paying attention to the food you ingest, you could be killing yourself. Jeff writes clear, concise instructions about how to read the nutrition labels on the food we buy as well as what all those crazy numbers and abbreviations mean to you and your health.
If you're on the Weight Watchers plan, you know that reading nutrition labels is a huge part of the program. Knowing how many calories, fat and fiber are in a product helps you calculate points and make an informed decision about whether or not it's worth it to eat the item.
But there's a whole lot more to nutrition labels than calories, fat and fiber. Consuming too much sodium can contribute to weight gain and high blood pressure. Did you know that one can of Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup contains a whole day's worth of recommened sodium intake? What if you eat anything else during the day? You're sure to get waaaay too much sodium.
Jeff Hopeck's slim volume is easy to read and filled with common sense that will help you make better decisions about what you consume.
If you use twitter, be sure to follow Jeff to get more healthy habits tips.
