From my understanding all carbs break down to three camps, fiber, glucose or fructose. So on food labels why doesn't total carbs == fiber + sugars? What is the missing component? …

nutritiondata.com indicates that lemons have 50% more vitamin-C than limes. I have a hard time believing that, but what do you think?

My Trader Joe's Center Cut Seasoned Uncured Bacon says 2 strips= 80 cals, 5g fat, 4g protein. Question: Is that counting the liquid fat not contained in the cooked bacon strips? …

Background: I find myself more dedicated than "80/20 paleo", but not perfect. I generally consider myself an epicurean hedonist that just-so-happens to fit into this paleo culture/ …

The nutrition facts label and the recommended dietary allowance labels are extremely beneficial. The problem is, especially in this community, they do not accurately represent mod …

I have several friends that are starting a paleo plan for their families. They (as am I) fairly, if not brand new, to paleolithic eating. They are curious about picking out the cor …

Since federal law in the US requires cows to be grass fed (pastured) at least 4 months out of the year, a company can be slick with their labeling and say "grass fed". Maybe as a c …

So, as I read more and more here (and learn more and more), I'm becoming frustrated that things I want to track (in particular PUFAs and Omega 3s and 6s) aren't on nutritional labe …