The more I delve into the murky world of sugar, the more I come to the conclusion that all the evidence points to sugar being the biggest contributor to the rise in obesity (not to mention rotten teeth) in this fat nation of ours. … Read More
Having asked Heinz to send me a letter confirming the source of their information on GDA (guideline daily amounts) of sugar which currently stands at a wapping 90gr if you please, this is letter I received. Their labels are taken from the … Read More
I’m in rant mode. Having started to research the up coming teaching sessions on eating well on a budget, I was surprised to note that the label on the back of a Heinz tomato soup tin stated that the GDA … Read More
The Dukan diet – another of these harsh and frankly unsustainable regimes that will naturally produce the desired weight loss in your first week (up to seven pounds apparently) with the restricted intake to consist of protein only. How balanced … Read More
The delicious ‘weeman’ Alex who ran to the garden to pick the chives for the salad Why isn’t cooking in schools compulsory? Why do we not engage our kids at home to join in on the process of what has … Read More
Juice fasting is big. All the A listers are doing it. Muddy, gloopy and pond like, I guess they hold their nose and get on with it. Before you cover up the ears of the latest juicer in defence, I … Read More
I’ve never been a fan of ‘fad’ diets. My friends whose shelves are groaning with the latest diet books have struggled all their adult lives to maintain a healthy weight and whilst yoyoing dramatically, they have generally gotten bigger with … Read More