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Body Talk 29/10/17

What are the ingredients in the food that you are eating? The saying goes that you are what you eat, but do you know what it is that you are actually eating?

By looking at the list of ingredients on the packaging, it isn’t always easy to work out what the manufacturer means. Would you still be eating the same foods if you knew how much sugar, salt and fat they contained!

Tomato ketchup may seem healthy, but nearly a quarter of it is sugar, whilst it may be low in salt and approximately three quarters tomatoes, that is a lot of sugar to be consuming, especially if you are a ketchup lover.

Crisps we know are bad for us, but maybe you’re not aware just how bad. Kettle chips market themselves as being more wholesome, if that is possible with a crisp, but they are nearly a third fat from sunflower oil. At least sunflower oil is better for your cholesterol levels, however do try to use them as a treat rather than every day.

Dark soy sauce may seem innocuous, but at 15% salt and 25% sugar, it could seriously be taking a toll on your health. 25% sugar is the same amount as in a bottle of squash, and whilst you are obviously not drinking it like squash it is nevertheless something to be used in moderation.

Heinz beans are not as innocent either at 0.6% salt , 4.7% sugar and just 51% beans, that’s only half, the rest is tomatoes and flavorings.

The light version of Flora spread is an amazing 65% water! That’s why it’s light. I’m not a chef but surely getting the ordinary version and watering it down would be more cost effective.

Do check the ingredients for what you are actually getting for your money, and it is true, some of the unbranded supermarket versions do offer less expensive and sometimes healthier options.

 

 
 

Body Talk 29/10/17

What are the ingredients in the food that you are eating? The saying goes that you are what you eat, but do you know what it is that you are actually eating?

By looking at the list of ingredients on the packaging, it isn’t always easy to work out what the manufacturer means. Would you still be eating the same foods if you knew how much sugar, salt and fat they contained!

Tomato ketchup may seem healthy, but nearly a quarter of it is sugar, whilst it may be low in salt and approximately three quarters tomatoes, that is a lot of sugar to be consuming, especially if you are a ketchup lover.

Crisps we know are bad for us, but maybe you’re not aware just how bad. Kettle chips market themselves as being more wholesome, if that is possible with a crisp, but they are nearly a third fat from sunflower oil. At least sunflower oil is better for your cholesterol levels, however do try to use them as a treat rather than every day.

Dark soy sauce may seem innocuous, but at 15% salt and 25% sugar, it could seriously be taking a toll on your health. 25% sugar is the same amount as in a bottle of squash, and whilst you are obviously not drinking it like squash it is nevertheless something to be used in moderation.

Heinz beans are not as innocent either at 0.6% salt , 4.7% sugar and just 51% beans, that’s only half, the rest is tomatoes and flavorings.

The light version of Flora spread is an amazing 65% water! That’s why it’s light. I’m not a chef but surely getting the ordinary version and watering it down would be more cost effective.

Do check the ingredients for what you are actually getting for your money, and it is true, some of the unbranded supermarket versions do offer less expensive and sometimes healthier options.

 

 
 

Body Talk 29/10/17

What are the ingredients in the food that you are eating? The saying goes that you are what you eat, but do you know what it is that you are actually eating?

By looking at the list of ingredients on the packaging, it isn’t always easy to work out what the manufacturer means. Would you still be eating the same foods if you knew how much sugar, salt and fat they contained!

Tomato ketchup may seem healthy, but nearly a quarter of it is sugar, whilst it may be low in salt and approximately three quarters tomatoes, that is a lot of sugar to be consuming, especially if you are a ketchup lover.

Crisps we know are bad for us, but maybe you’re not aware just how bad. Kettle chips market themselves as being more wholesome, if that is possible with a crisp, but they are nearly a third fat from sunflower oil. At least sunflower oil is better for your cholesterol levels, however do try to use them as a treat rather than every day.

Dark soy sauce may seem innocuous, but at 15% salt and 25% sugar, it could seriously be taking a toll on your health. 25% sugar is the same amount as in a bottle of squash, and whilst you are obviously not drinking it like squash it is nevertheless something to be used in moderation.

Heinz beans are not as innocent either at 0.6% salt , 4.7% sugar and just 51% beans, that’s only half, the rest is tomatoes and flavorings.

The light version of Flora spread is an amazing 65% water! That’s why it’s light. I’m not a chef but surely getting the ordinary version and watering it down would be more cost effective.

Do check the ingredients for what you are actually getting for your money, and it is true, some of the unbranded supermarket versions do offer less expensive and sometimes healthier options.

 

 
 

Body Talk 29/10/17

What are the ingredients in the food that you are eating? The saying goes that you are what you eat, but do you know what it is that you are actually eating?

By looking at the list of ingredients on the packaging, it isn’t always easy to work out what the manufacturer means. Would you still be eating the same foods if you knew how much sugar, salt and fat they contained!

Tomato ketchup may seem healthy, but nearly a quarter of it is sugar, whilst it may be low in salt and approximately three quarters tomatoes, that is a lot of sugar to be consuming, especially if you are a ketchup lover.

Crisps we know are bad for us, but maybe you’re not aware just how bad. Kettle chips market themselves as being more wholesome, if that is possible with a crisp, but they are nearly a third fat from sunflower oil. At least sunflower oil is better for your cholesterol levels, however do try to use them as a treat rather than every day.

Dark soy sauce may seem innocuous, but at 15% salt and 25% sugar, it could seriously be taking a toll on your health. 25% sugar is the same amount as in a bottle of squash, and whilst you are obviously not drinking it like squash it is nevertheless something to be used in moderation.

Heinz beans are not as innocent either at 0.6% salt , 4.7% sugar and just 51% beans, that’s only half, the rest is tomatoes and flavorings.

The light version of Flora spread is an amazing 65% water! That’s why it’s light. I’m not a chef but surely getting the ordinary version and watering it down would be more cost effective.

Do check the ingredients for what you are actually getting for your money, and it is true, some of the unbranded supermarket versions do offer less expensive and sometimes healthier options.

 

 
 
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