#Label January 1

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In January 2026, many of us will take part in the 30-Day Label Coach4aday Challenge. Each day we will share a label from a food product and share info about one of the ingredients. The goal is simple—read food labels, research unfamiliar ingredients, and become more intentional about what you’re putting into your body, building awareness that can lead to healthier, more mindful eating. Today my post is info on how to read a food LABEL.

Food labels are an important source of information about calories and the nutritional value of the foods you eat, a crucial tool in building a heart-healthy diet.

Label-30 Day Challenge Guidelines

As with previous challenges, participants are encouraged to adapt the guidelines to fit their own circumstances. If you can, commit to sharing an ingredient from a food label during the month of January.

1. Locate a label on a food product and research an ingredient you might not be familiar with.  
2. Share with a challenge partner if you have one what that ingredient is.
3. Join the conversation by posting on social media with the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge

January 1st-Label

Every food label has a list of ingredients. Those ingredients are listed in order of quantity. For example, here is an image of the label for Coca-Cola. The most prevalent item in this soft drink is carbonated water. The one item I never heard of before was Acesulfame Potassium.

Here is a link on how to understand food labels in case you want to join in this 30 Day Coach4aday Challenge.