Don’t Judge a Snack by its Cover… or Should You?

You may have noticed new labels popping up on some of your favourite snacks, but what are they, what do they actually mean, and how can they help you make more informed choices?

In this episode of Healthy Habits, Happy Homes, we break down everything you need to know about front-of-package labelling in Canada. Joined by PhD candidate Emily Ziraldo from the University of Toronto, we explore what these labels are designed to do, how to interpret them, and what they mean for your everyday food decisions.

Whether you’re grocery shopping for your family or just curious about the changes on store shelves, this episode will help you feel more confident navigating nutrition labels.

About Emily Ziraldo

Emily Ziraldo is a PhD candidate in Dr. Mary L’Abbe’s lab at the University of Toronto. She studies the impact of Canadian nutrition policies on the nutritional composition and price of foods.