New Years Resolution #8: Understand What Your Chewing On

Enough cannot be said about how important knowing the nutritional facts BEFORE you take your first bite. This New Year's resolution isn't necessarily difficult, but it will be a change of habit for some.

Traditionally, nutrition facts were something fast food restaurants did not disclose unless asked. Now, most big food chains (McDonald's, Hardee's, etc.) have this information on the packaging.

Nevertheless, the nutritional information is not understood when ordered placed... so once the food is paid for, it is unlikely for you to change your mind and get something healthier.

A recent ground breaking law in New York City, which requires restaurants to label the calories on the menus, has shown that people will eat less if they are given the nutritional information before they place their order.

It makes perfect sense. Would you order a meal if you were told the total calories of that meal is around 1,000? Unlikely.

Do your body a favor and understand what you are eating. It will give you a sense of empowerment and help you stay on the road to a healthier lifestyle.

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Hope this helps bring you a Happy New Year for 2010 and many more years to come!

Regards,

Rob Farmer

This article is part of a series called: 10 Simple New Year's Resolutions That Will Make 2010 a Healthy One!

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