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Read Food Labels
Course

Confused at the grocery store?
One label says “light,” another says “no sugar added” — but what does it really mean? With thousands of additives, loopholes, and misleading claims, shopping for food can feel overwhelming.

This course makes it simple. In just a few short lessons, you’ll learn how to:

Spot labeling tricks and marketing loopholes
Quickly calculate sugar content (and visualize it in teaspoons)
Use carb-to-fiber ratios to compare products
Identify the Top 5 Ingredients to Avoid
Practice with real food labels so you know exactly what to put in your cart
The result? Confidence every time you shop — no more second-guessing, no more getting fooled by health-washed packaging.

Clear steps. Practical tools. Smarter shopping in minutes.

Shop with confidence. Learn the simple shortcuts to spot what’s healthy — and what’s not — in any aisle.

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Stop Guessing What’s in Your Food — Know It in Minutes


Food labels are designed to confuse you. Words like “light,” “natural,” or “no sugar added” sound healthy, but often hide additives, hidden sugars, and marketing tricks. No wonder shopping feels overwhelming.

This course changes that. In just a few short lessons, you’ll learn the exact shortcuts used with private clients to cut through the noise and make confident, healthy choices at the store.

It’s not about memorizing rules or obsessing over every number — it’s about understanding the essentials and applying them in real life, so you can trust what you’re buying for yourself and your family.


What You’ll Walk Away With

  1. Confidence in every aisle — no more second-guessing or falling for “health-washed” claims
  2. Freedom from overwhelm — know exactly what to check and what to ignore
  3. Grocery trips that are faster, simpler, and less stressful
  4. Peace of mind knowing your cart supports your health, energy, and focus
  5. A lifelong skill that helps you and your family make better choices every day

Before: ❌ Confused by labels, second-guessing every choice, misled by “healthy” marketing
After: ✅ Clear, confident, and empowered to shop smarter in minutes

What You’ll Gain Inside the Course

  • Label-Reading Confidence – spot misleading claims and hidden ingredients
  • Quick Shortcuts – sugar into teaspoons, carb-to-fiber ratios, red-flag additives
  • Hands-On Practice – walk through real product labels so it sticks
  • Healthier Shopping Habits – fill your cart with foods that truly fuel energy and focus
  • Clarity for Every Aisle – cereals, snacks, sauces, drinks — no more overwhelm
  • A Lasting Skillset – not just theory, but practical tools you’ll use for life

What’s Inside the Intro to Reading Food Labels Course

This course is built around short, practical lessons that you can complete in any order. Each one gives you a clear takeaway you can immediately use on your next grocery trip. Whether you’re brand-new to health or already experienced, you’ll finish with a skill you’ll use every time you shop.

Your Course, Your Way
You don’t have to learn it all at once. Start with the section that feels most relevant to you — like spotting hidden sugars, or understanding fat claims — and come back for the rest whenever you’re ready.

1. Why Food Labels Matter (~10 min)

Most packaging is designed to mislead — words like “natural,” “light,” or “no sugar added” sound healthy but often hide chemicals, fillers, and loopholes. In this lesson, you’ll learn how the food industry uses marketing language to trick shoppers, and why understanding labels is the only way to know what’s really inside your food.

2. Cracking the Nutrition Facts Panel (~12 min)
The Nutrition Facts Panel looks intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. You’ll discover how to read calories in context, spot sneaky serving sizes, and make sense of fats, carbs, protein, and percent daily values. This lesson shows you exactly what to ignore, what to focus on, and how to interpret numbers without overwhelm.
3. Sugar Shortcuts (~12 min)
Sugar is everywhere — but often hidden under dozens of different names. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to quickly calculate sugar into teaspoons so it’s easier to visualize, distinguish between added and natural sugars, and uncover how “low sugar” products still sneak it in.
4. Carbs & Fiber Made Simple (~10 min)
Carbs aren’t all equal — fiber changes the equation. You’ll learn how to use the carb-to-fiber ratio to instantly compare products, determine whether a food will support steady energy or lead to a crash, and apply this shortcut to cereals, breads, snacks, and more.
5. The Top 5 Ingredients to Avoid (~15 min)
From artificial sweeteners to processed oils and preservatives, some ingredients do more harm than good. This lesson highlights the five biggest red flags to watch for, how they’re disguised under different names, and why avoiding them helps reduce cravings, inflammation, and energy dips.
6. Spotting Misleading Claims (~12 min)
Front-of-package claims are marketing, not truth. You’ll learn why terms like “multigrain,” “made with real fruit,” or “cholesterol-free” don’t always mean healthy, and how to cross-check them against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. This lesson gives you the confidence to see past the hype.
7. Practice With Real Labels (~15 min)
Knowledge only matters if you can apply it. In this final lesson, we’ll walk through real product labels together — comparing snacks, drinks, and pantry staples — so you can practice your new skills and feel confident the next time you shop.

By the end, you’ll have a skill you’ll use every single time you shop — making grocery trips faster, healthier, and completely stress-free.

Before: Overwhelmed by labels, second-guessing every choice, getting fooled by “healthy” packaging.
After: Clear, confident, and empowered — knowing exactly what to look for in minutes.

About Bernadette Abraham, creator of Sleep Optimization Program

Bernadette Abraham is a UAE-based functional health educator, speaker, and best-selling author of UNJUNK: How to Raise Healthy Eaters in a Processed World. She’s the founder of B Better, a practical, root-cause health platform serving a global community of families, practitioners, and high-performers.

Through B Better, Bernadette has spent 15+ years simplifying cutting-edge science into everyday habits—helping people feel and function better without the overwhelm.

She holds a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering and an M.Sc. in Exercise Science & Health Promotion, and has spoken at events like MEFIT Pro and appeared across UAE radio & TV.

In consults and workshops, Bernadette saw how front-of-pack claims, tiny serving sizes, and sneaky sugar names trip people up. Intro to Reading Food Labels is a short, practical training that teaches you to scan a label in seconds, decode the fine print, spot red flags (sugar aliases, seed oils, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, and colors), and make easy swaps for yourself and your kids—without spending forever in the aisle.

Instructor Credentials

  • Founder of B Better, a root-cause health education platform delivering courses, programs, expert sessions, and practical protocols to members worldwide.
  • Author of UNJUNK: How to Raise Healthy Eaters in a Processed World (2013).
  • M.Sc. in Exercise Science & Health Promotion; B.Sc. in Computer Engineering; FNTP & AFMC-certified Functional Medicine Coach.
  • Creator of signature tools, courses and programs—including Sleep Optimization, 10-Day Cleanse, Adrenal Balance, Mineral Balance, SIBO/IBS Relief, and the ever-growing A-to-Z Symptom Dictionary—now a go-to framework for parents and busy professionals seeking deeper, more consistent sleep.
  • Featured across UAE media (Radio 2, Dubai Eye, Abu Dhabi Classic, Pearl FM, Pulse 95, City7 TV, Dubai One TV, Physique TV) and co-host of a prenatal fitness & nutrition series on MBC 1; speaker at MEFIT Pro, Women’s Health & Fitness, and more; confirmed TEDx speaker (March 2026).

WHAT B BETTER MEMBERS SAY
ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Sarah M.
I love the format—seeing you talk while the info appears on the screen—and the fact that I can download the audio and documents. The links to studies you include are such a bonus. Honestly impressed with the quality!
Daniel R.
This was the perfect starting point before diving into the other courses. It gave me a foundation I didn’t even realize I was missing.
Rania K.
The information was clear and easy to understand. It worked well for beginners but also gave real value for those of us who already follow a healthy lifestyle.
Lillian G.
Beautiful mindset-shifting video! Such a powerful and important way to begin. It instantly reframed how I look at my daily choices.
Nadia T.
I appreciated how conscious you were of different financial situations. You even mentioned more advanced options for the future, but I never felt pressured—just motivated to start where I am now.
Omar H.
Your sleep advice was the most practical I’ve ever heard. It wasn’t just about the benefits—it was about how to actually make it happen in daily life.
Claire J.
Meditating together in the video was motivating and removed the stigma around it. For the first time, it felt simple and approachable.
Yasmin A.
I loved how you shared your own gratitude—it made the practice feel real and reminded me that even small, simple things matter.
Jennifer L.
When you introduced the VPF Principle, you gave real-life examples that made it so easy to apply. The vegetarian option especially helped me feel confident in building balanced meals for my family.
Nicola P.
This whole course was fantastic. I’m starting with better food choices, cleaner water, improving my air quality, and reducing chemicals around my home.
Alex D.
The gut health section was eye-opening. There was a lot to consider, but instead of feeling lost, I finally felt like I had a roadmap.

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Billed Annually

  • Chat with Experts
    Ask unlimited questions
  • 10+ Foundational Courses
    $1200+ in value
  • 8+ B Better Programs
    Step-by-step health solutions
  • Unlimited Questions in Private Forum
    Save $100s on visits

Join risk-free. Cancel anytime.

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  • Chat with Experts
    Ask unlimited questions
  • 10+ Foundational Courses
    $1200+ in value
  • 8+ B Better Programs
    Step-by-step health solutions
  • Unlimited Questions in Private Forum
    Save $100s on visits

Still Have Questions?

Here are clear answers to help you decide with confidence.
Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. You can cancel your membership at any time with just the click of a button in your account settings. It’s quick, simple, and completely hassle-free.

If you’re on the monthly plan, your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle. If you’re on the yearly plan, you’ll keep access until the end of your paid year.

We don’t offer refunds — but you’ll always keep full access for the time you’ve already paid for.

How do I access the course once I join?

You’ll get instant access to your member dashboard with all courses, programs, expert sessions, and resources.

On desktop, you’ll find it under “Learn” → Courses.
In the mobile app, it’s on your home page under “Courses.”

Do I need any prior nutrition knowledge?

Not at all. The lessons are beginner-friendly and easy to follow. At the same time, many health-savvy members say they learned new shortcuts that make shopping even simpler.

Will this take a lot of time?
No. Lessons are short and practical — most take less than 15 minutes. You can finish the whole course in about 1.5 hours, or spread it out and come back to any section whenever you need a refresher.
Will this help me even if I already eat healthy?
Yes. Even if you shop carefully now, labels hide sneaky sugars, processed oils, and misleading claims that trip up even experienced shoppers. This course helps you double-check your choices and fine-tune them with confidence.
Is this worth it if I’m on a budget?
Yes. Learning to read labels saves money by helping you avoid “health-washed” products that aren’t truly healthy. Many people join B Better just for this course — and then stay because they discover even more tools, programs, and resources included in their membership.
Will I get examples of real products?
Yes. You’ll practice with real food labels — cereals, snacks, drinks, pantry staples — so you know exactly how to apply what you’ve learned on your next grocery trip.
How is this different from free tips I can find online?

Most free advice is scattered, contradictory, or too surface-level. This course gives you a structured, step-by-step framework you can acaatually use — plus hands-on practice, clear shortcuts, and examples that stick. And here’s what really sets it apart: these are the same proven tools given to private clients, now simplified so you can apply them for yourself at a fraction of the cost. Plus, unlike free content, you’ll have access to practitioners inside the private forum, where you can ask questions and get guidance whenever you need it.

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