This past weekend we attended the Carp Fair. I love rural fairs. They remind me of my childhood. Growing up, it was a big deal to go to the fair. As young kids, it meant that your parents spoiled you with fair food and you got to go on your favourite rides (I loved the Scrambler!). As we got older, we were free range, armed with some of our own cash, we met up with school friends and took off to explore and have fun.
Now as adults, we get to share in those experiences with our kids. I still insist on getting mini donuts at any fair I go to, and I think my kids appreciate my indulgence. We enjoyed the Ferris Wheel and checking out the old antique farm tools and supplies.
While we were there, we also stopped by the Nutritional Facts Education Campaign tent to play a game for our chance to win a grocery gift card. My kids participated in learning about the Nutrition Facts table (NFt), something I look at each time I go grocery shopping, and answered questions. They then got chips to play Fact-O, a Plinko style game. If you know my children, they love trivia, and they love games so this was perfect for them.
Questions about % daily value, serving size and more were answered correctly by the kids after listening to some information. It was a neat opportunity to chat with them about what we look for when shopping at the grocery store and on the packages of their favourite foods.
It was a lot of fun at the Fair and we were so lucky to have glorious weather too!
ENTER TO WIN A $100 GROCERY GIFT CARD
The Nurtitional Facts Education Campaign is giving away a $100 grocery card to one lucky Bit of Momsense reader! YAY!
To enter, simply tell me below what one thing you look for when reading labels on your food at the grocery store. Are you interested in %daily value of fibre? Do you look at sodium levels? Sugar? Share below in the comments!
PLUS Visit the Nutrition Facts website to enter for a chance to win a $300 grocery gift card!
Rules and Regulations
One winner will be drawn at random from eligible entries. Winner will be contacted to arrange gift card to be mailed by the PR company working with Bit of Momsense. Giveaway is open to Canadian residents of legal age, void in Quebec. Giveaway ends October 6, 2016 at 5 pm EST. The winner can select which store they would like the card to be from. Options are: Walmart, Loblaws (LCL), Sobey’s, Federated Co-op, Metro, Costco Wholesale and Overwaitea Food Group (OFG)
Disclosure: I am working in partnership with the Nutrition Facts Education Campaign and receive compensation for my involvement, but opinions are my own.
I am always looking at sodium and sugar, I try to teach my daughter the same. Which yogurts are best , and less sugar sodium, what else do we see looking then for fibre.
Packaging and making our own is also encouraged.
julia
when i look at the nutritional label, i look at total calories per serving, the amount of sodium, and the amount of ‘bad fats’ – if the numbers are just too high, i put the item back on the shelf!
I look for the amount of sugar in a product when reading labels. Having someone with diabetes in the household has made me more aware of the sugar content.
I look for food additives, mainly sulphites (which I’m deathly allergic to), potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, and artificial colours and flavours. Next, I look at the overall sodium level and ask myself: Can I do better?
I look for the amount of sodium and trans fat – we have heart health concerns in our family.
Trying to teach the kids to eat less sugar and salt so I’m always checking sugar and sodium amounts on labels.
For me it depends on what the product is, sometimes I’m looking for more iron, sometimes I’m looking for less sodium. Try and keep the bad stuff in moderation!
I always check the nutritional label on new items that I intend to buy. I look at total calories per serving , the amount of sodium, and “bad fats” content. I also look at the ingredients if I do not know the first 5 ingredients I put it back.
I look at the sugar, vitamins and iron.
I’ve always looked at fat but now, with high blood pressure, I find myself looking critically at the sodium levels!
I always look at the sodium content. So crazy how much they can pack in there.
I look at the protein, carbohydrates, and sodium. For me, these are the top three!
And I haven’t been to a fair in ages. Sounds like you had a great time.
Great post! : )
sodium and sugar, salty and sweet…
Diabetes runs in both sides of my son’s family so I always look for fiber and for sugar content.
My son has special needs & his diet has led to a higher cholesterol diagnosis, which I am trying to lower by serving foods higher in fiber, lower in fat & sugar, & lower milk fat % in cheese. So the past year I have learned to be more comfortable in reading the Nutrition Facts Table & putting it to good use!
I am alwayson the lookout for sodium and sugar lvels, I have high blood pressure and I am also currently on a weight loss plan so I watch both levels very carefully
I always check sodium. It’s in so many products, even things you wouldn’t think of, like bottled water!
I look for sodium levels, and how much sugar is in the product!
I check out the saturated fats, sugar and sodium. Also check out the fibre on occasion.
Thanks for the info and the chance to win.
I always look for the % daily value of protein and fibre as they are the two things I’m really working on getting more of right now.
I most often find myself checking out the ingredient list. I try to stay away from glucose/fructose.
I look at the sugar amount and especially what types of sugar the food contains.
I look at the sugar and sodium content when looking at the labels.