Nutrition Labels Are Wrong. You Should Still Use Them.
From The Consistency Project by EC Synkowski
June 10, 2026 · 28 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the inaccuracies of nutrition labels and how to effectively use them for better dietary choices.
We're talking about why nutrition labels often miss the mark and how you can still use them to master calorie counting, choose better macros, and avoid common pitfalls. You’ll learn practical shortcuts for interpreting carbs, sugars, and fiber, plus proven strategies to make weighing and measuring work for your goals without getting lost in the details. 🔗 Get full show notes GET START WITH THE THREE PILLARS METHOD · DIY with the app · 10-Week Accelerator with EC · Apply for 1:1 Coaching · Coaches Masterclass ABOUT THE SHOW The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives. ABOUT US 📍 EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge® . Find her on social media . 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, kid's book writer , and podcaster. Find him on social media . Full Disclaimer
People in this episode
Host: EC Synkowski
Topics covered
- nutrition labels
- calorie counting
- macros
- carbs
- sugars
- fiber
- weighing and measuring
Keywords
- nutrition labels
- calorie counting
- macros
- carbs
- sugars
- fiber
- weighing
- measuring
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: OptimizeMe Nutrition, #800gChallenge
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