Archive
March 2026
5 guides published this month.
Label literacy
How to read food allergen labels
Find the nine major allergens in ingredient and Contains statements, understand “may contain,” and check packaged foods and supplements.
Label literacyWhat is a structure/function claim on a supplement?
Learn what structure/function claims mean, how they differ from health and disease claims, and what the FDA disclaimer does not prove.
Label literacySupplement Facts vs. Other Ingredients
Learn which ingredients belong in each section, how to read amounts and sources, and why “other” does not mean unimportant or inactive.
Label literacyWhat does percent Daily Value mean?
Learn how percent Daily Value works per serving, what 5% and 20% mean, how to calculate it, and why it is not a personal target.
Label literacyServing size vs. servings per container
Learn what serving size and servings per container mean, then calculate amounts per capsule, scoop, packet, bottle, or other unit.