About this session
Food labels can be genuinely useful for heart health, but only when you know what to look for.
Different foods call for different comparisons: sodium may matter most when choosing soups or sauces, saturated fat may be more useful when comparing spreads or prepared foods, and fiber and whole-grain content can help when looking at breads and cereals.
In this practical session, participants work with the kinds of packaged foods they regularly buy and learn a straightforward system for comparing them.
The facilitator uses examples such as breads, cereals, soups, sauces, ready meals, spreads, snacks, canned foods, yogurts, plant-based alternatives, and convenience foods.
The session also explores ingredient lists and common front-of-pack claims so participants can understand what terms such as "reduced salt," "low fat," "whole grain," "high fiber," "no added sugar," and "heart healthy" actually tell them.
By the end, participants can read labels more efficiently and make informed choices that fit their usual meals, budget, preferences, and local food environment.
What your people take away
- Compare similar packaged foods using the information most relevant to heart health
- Identify common sources of sodium and saturated fat
- Use fiber and whole-grain information when comparing breads, cereals, and grain products
- Understand serving information and how it affects label comparisons
- Interpret ingredient lists and common nutrition claims more confidently
- Apply a simple label-reading routine to regular supermarket purchases
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Compare Everyday FoodsA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Compare Everyday Foods: compare two breads, choose between breakfast cereals and review soups, sauces & ready meals.
- Compare two breads
- Choose between breakfast cereals
- Review soups, sauces & ready meals
Covers 3 of 4 points in Compare Everyday Foods.
60 minutes
Heart-Healthy Label ReadingParticipants learn a simple comparison method and apply it to common supermarket foods including breads, cereals, soups, sauces, snacks, and ready meals.
- Module 1 — Compare Everyday Foods
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Compare Everyday Foods.
90 minutes
Sodium, Fats, Fiber & Food ClaimsThe extended session covers the main heart-health information found on labels, ingredient lists, serving information, whole-grain claims, and front-of-pack nutrition messages.
- Module 1 — Compare Everyday Foods
- Module 2 — Focus on the Heart-Health Information
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Compare Everyday Foods and Focus on the Heart-Health Information.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Compare Everyday Foods, Focus on the Heart-Health Information and Understand Ingredients & Food Claims.
Full day
Heart-Healthy Shopping WorkshopParticipants work through a wider range of packaged foods, supermarket examples, convenience meals, ingredients, nutrition claims, and shopping decisions across all four modules.
- Module 1 — Compare Everyday Foods
- Module 2 — Focus on the Heart-Health Information
- Module 3 — Understand Ingredients & Food Claims
- Module 4 — Apply Label Reading to a Real Shopping Basket
- Heart-Healthy Label Guide
- Product Comparison Worksheet
- Food Claims Reference Guide
- Personal Shopping Checklist
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
Also available as a 4-week program, for change that lasts. Ask us about it.
What’s covered
Compare Everyday Foods
Every length- Compare two breadsBreads are compared using fiber, sodium, whole-grain ingredients, and serving information from locally relevant labels.
- Choose between breakfast cerealsA selection of cereals is used to compare fiber, added sugar where shown, sodium, serving size, and whole-grain content.
- Review soups, sauces & ready mealsPackaged soups, pasta sauces, ready meals, and similar products are compared for sodium, saturated fat, fiber, and serving information.
- Practice a quick comparisonThe same short process is applied across several different food categories using familiar supermarket examples.
Focus on the Heart-Health Information
90 minutes and longer- Find the sodiumThe sodium or salt content of breads, sauces, soups, processed foods, snacks, and ready meals is compared using local label formats.
- Compare saturated fatSpreads, dairy products, plant-based alternatives, snacks, sauces, and prepared foods are reviewed for saturated fat.
- Check fiber & whole grainsBreads, cereals, crackers, and grain products are used to explore fiber and whole-grain content.
- Understand sugar informationCereals, yogurts, sauces, drinks, and snacks are compared using the sugar information available on local labels.
Understand Ingredients & Food Claims
3 hours and longer- Read the ingredient listIngredient lists are used to understand what foods are primarily made from and to identify whole grains, oils, legumes, nuts, seeds, sweeteners, and other key ingredients.
- Check “reduced salt” & “low fat”Products carrying claims such as "reduced salt," "low fat," or "lower sugar" are compared with their regular versions.
- Investigate whole-grain & high-fiber claimsBreads, cereals, crackers, and snack products with grain or fiber claims are examined more closely.
- Review heart-health marketingProducts using heart symbols, cholesterol messaging, plant sterol claims, or other heart-health positioning are discussed using real packaging examples.
Apply Label Reading to a Real Shopping Basket
Full day only- Build a breakfast shopChoices between breads, cereals, spreads, yogurts, plant milks, and other common breakfast foods are compared using the label information most relevant to each product.
- Build a workday lunchSandwich ingredients, soups, ready meals, salads, sauces, and convenience foods are used to create realistic lunch combinations.
- Review snacks & convenience foodsCrackers, bars, nuts, popcorn, chips, yogurts, and other packaged snacks are compared for the factors most relevant to each category.
- Create your shopping checklistEach person identifies the packaged foods they buy most often and decides which label information is useful for each one.
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Heart-Healthy Shopping: Reading Labels with Confidence
How long is Heart-Healthy Shopping: Reading Labels with Confidence?
Heart-Healthy Shopping: Reading Labels with Confidence runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Compare Everyday Foods: compare two breads, choose between breakfast cereals and review soups, sauces & ready meals. A 60-minute session covers Compare Everyday Foods in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Focus on the Heart-Health Information. A 3-hour session adds Understand Ingredients & Food Claims. A full-day session adds Apply Label Reading to a Real Shopping Basket. It is also available as a 4-week program.
Can Heart-Healthy Shopping: Reading Labels with Confidence be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Heart-Healthy Shopping: Reading Labels with Confidence?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Heart-Healthy Shopping: Reading Labels with Confidence to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.