Additives & labels

Sugar loves fat and refined starch

5 November 2014 by Catherine Saxelby

Sugar loves fat and refined starch

Is sugar the culprit? Is sugar to blame as the major cause of obesity, diabetes and insulin sensitivity? I argue that it’s not JUST sugar. It’s that ubiquitous mix of sugar with fats and starches along with flavourings, colours and additives that makes packet and processed foods so deadly. So attractive and more-ish to eat. Yes we eat too much sugar but sugar is just ONE of our problems, not THE ONLY problem.

The Worst 30 Foods for you to eat (beware)

8 October 2014 by Catherine Saxelby

The Worst 30 Foods for you to eat (beware)

Using the new Health Star Rating, I’ve calculated the numbers of Stars that the worst 30 foods will get. However, you’re unlikely...

The Health Star Rating – what is it and what does it mean for you?

18 August 2014 by Catherine Saxelby

The Health Star Rating – what is it and what does it mean for you?

The Health Star Rating (HSR) system ranks food products on a scale from half to five stars on the front of food packs. Like the...

Q. How come many of the cans in my cupboard have no Use-by dates on them?

2 May 2014 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. How come many of the cans in my cupboard have no Use-by dates on them?

THE QUESTION IN FULL Q. I checked my kitchen cupboard and couldn't find Use-by dates on half of my canned foods. Even on a can of...

Q. Are waxed apples harmful to eat?

4 April 2014 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. Are waxed apples harmful to eat?

Q. Can you tell me if the wax on the skin of apples is bad for me?

Q. What do the “May contain traces” statements mean on food and can my allergic child have them?

26 February 2014 by Catherine Saxelby

Q. What do the “May contain traces” statements mean on food and can my allergic child have them?

A. The statement 'May contain traces of ..." is put onto food labels when manufacturers believe that the food is at risk of...