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Here we would like to educate you on different health topics that concern all of us.

 

We hope you get some good information from these and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

 

 

The Sugar Files: 

Have you ever wondered about what sugar really is? How can effect you?

Is that replacement sugar a good thing? How good is fruit sugars compared to normal suagrs?

These questions and more are answered in the Sugar Files...
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Where is the fruit?

A new study conducted by the Strategic Alliance for Healthy Food and Activity Environments suggests that more than half of the most aggressively advertised and marketed children's food with pictures or names of fruit on the packaging actually contain little or no fruit at all. read more->>

The cancer prevention plan

 

Tell me something I don’t know. Most of us know that our diet and lifestyle play an important part in our chances of developing heart disease. But did you know that these same factors influence your risk of cancer

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Food Labels: What do they mean?

Reading and understanding the information on labels allows you to make informed choices. Read more on how to understand the labels on the foods we eat. read more->>

More on Food Labels

A closer look at the nutrition information on the labels and their meaning. read more ->>

5 things you should know about cerals

 

Not only can the cereal aisle be a parent's nightmare, many people wonder why the stuff is so expensive and how healthy the so-called "healthy" brands are. read more->>

The Things You Need to Know about Condiments

Just imagine walking down the grocery aisle in a supermarket and wanting to add a bit a flavor or spice to your favorite foods; if you are...

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Fat Gibberish Explained

Easy explainations on what are Trans Fats, Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats and Polyunsaturated Fats. read more->>

Alternatives to Cola

Five alternatives to the Cola read more ->>

Xylitol demand

Production of Xylitol is currently booming on the back of the trend for healthier confectionery read more ->>

Remember when it was all about "Fats"

Just a few years ago, you couldn't walk into a supermarket and not be attacked by thousands of packages touting their low, no, or less than Fat Labels.... read more ->>

New Sweeteners

Low-calorie sweeteners can be a helpful tool for weight management and maintaining a healthy diet. For years, the most commonly used low-cal sweeteners were... read more ->>

Erythritol demand in Eu

EU member states must recognise erythritol as an approved sweetener by tomorrow, which is expected to increase its use in low-calorie products across Europe... read more ->>

Fruits: when to buy, and when not to buy

101 on buying fruit! The basics of buying and storing produce...
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Top ten items sold in supermarket Find out what are the top ten items sold and what the top five can do to you... read more ->>
Mellentin’s 10 Key Trends for 2010 Each year since 1995, leading industry expert Mellentin has forecast and analyzed trends in food, nutrition and health. “In tough times the single most important factor is... read more ->>