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Additives & labels
%DI Labelling - what does it mean?
If you're into healthy eating then you probably survey the food packs for nutrition information. It isn't always clear is it? You may have spotted the %DI on the labels but do you know how to interpret this for you or your children? The food industry believes many consumers are confused by labelling and has come up with a new way of presenting the figures on pack but I'm not sure it will be all that helpful.
Coping with food allergies
What do you do when your child's best friend is coming over but can't eat wheat or eggs or dairy (or any number of other common ingredients)? What can you bake for an after-school snack? Here's help for the food intolerant.
Seven additives you don’t need to worry about
If you are serious about a healthy diet then you probably check your food labels for additives, so here are seven that are harmless or even good for you.
Serious about weight loss - then check your labels: not all serves are equal!
When it comes to serve sizes on food labels, you'll find not all serves equal! Read on to see how you can avoid being fooled when it comes to how big that portion that you're eating really is. If you're trying to eat a healthy, balanced diet or stick to a healthy weight loss regime this is "must have" information.
Additives – why do they use them?
Supermarket shelves today are crammed full of food products which advertise they are free of artificial colours and flavourings or contain no preservatives. The increasing claims for 'natural', 'wholesome' and 'nothing artificial' on products are testimony to the image additives have as modern-day villains in our food supply. As more and more shoppers scan the fine print, it pays to know why they're added.
Healthy eating begins with healthy shopping! Try these 12 handy tips
There are many factors to consider when deciding what to buy at the supermarket. Nutrition, taste, convenience, cost and whether the rest of the family will eat it all enter into it. But it's important to rank nutrition high up the scale if you want a healthier, daily diet. Here's how to improve your eating habits right from the start - when you buy your food.
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