The supermarket shelves are packed with aisle after aisle of brands and varieties of foods. Often it seems quite mind boggling, but thankfully the food label can help us to make sense of these foods. Unfortunately, many of us pay little or no attention to the information provided. However, learning how to read and understand food... Read more
Supermarket shelves are packed with a vast array of ‘cholesterol lowering' products. These products contain substances called sterols and stanols, touted as being able to lower cholesterol levels. But, what are they, and do they really work? What are sterols and stanols? The structure of sterols and stanols are similar to... Read more
It's true that many people avoid snacking at all costs because they fear that it's bad practice for healthy eating. Even if our main meals are generally well balanced, it's very easy to put our total diet out of sink with a few poor choices in the snack area! However, for some snacking can prove to be a very beneficial source... Read more
It has been suggested that the growth of our portion sizes over the years may be the result of poor marketing by manufactures and fast food restaurants - sounds like passing the buck to me! However, there's no doubt that we appear to be confused by what constitutes a healthy portion of food. The size of our plates and the... Read more
Reducing the saturated and trans fats from our diet can be a massive step towards decreasing our risk of developing heart disease. But, do we really know what these fats are, or indeed what foods they're found in? According to a new American Heart Association survey, consumer awareness of saturated and trans fats are at an all time... Read more
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