To supplement or not to supplement – that is the question. Dietary supplements are a huge industry, but do vitamin and mineral tablets actually do us any good? Most doctors and nutritionists agree that the ideal is to get your vitamin and minerals from the food you eat, but in the modern world that is …
Many of us will have enjoyed a slice of toast for our breakfast this morning, or perhaps made sandwiches for ourselves and our families. There’s no doubt that bread is one of our favourite foods in the UK, with nearly 12 million loaves sold each day. Unfortunately, many of us may not realise that our …
Far too many of our favourite packets of sweets and bars of chocolate come packaged in huge amounts of plastic. This includes the obvious places like the plastic bag around your Mint Humbugs, to the wrapper around your Yorkie bar and even the plastic wrap, plastic cover sheet and plastic tray inside that box of …
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The short answer is: No, you can’t buy raw milk in UK supermarkets in 2019. Raw milk is a controversial substance these days, and even an illegal one in many parts of the world. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, raw milk is available to buy directly from the producer, but is not allowed to …
Have you heard the terrible news for coffee lovers across the world? They say that your daily cup of coffee contains a potentially harmful chemical called acrylamide which could increase your cancer risk, damage your DNA and harm your nervous system? In short, it might taste great but it’s almost certainly not doing you any …
More and more of us are becoming aware of the damage pollution is doing to the planet. It’s clear we can no longer ignore the environmental crisis caused by single-use plastics, greenhouse gas emissions and other sources of pollution. Limiting damage to the environment is now a priority for a lot of consumers. In this …
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Most of us Brits like nothing better than to devour a luxurious bar of chocolate after a hard day at work. Or give to a friend or loved one. Or share and indulge in at Easter or Christmas time. According to some sources, we consume more chocolate here than anywhere else in the world (a …
Manuka honey is a type of honey that comes primarily from the nectar of the manuka tree, which is native to New Zealand and Australia. Although it’s more expensive than regular honey, manuka honey is quite popular due to its potential health benefits. In particular, it has antibacterial properties which could make it effective at …
The production of palm for use in food and personal care items is contributing to the destruction of rainforests around the world, particularly in Indonesia. Around half of all the products in UK supermarkets contain palm oil or palm oil-derived ingredients, so it’s difficult to reduce your palm oil consumption. Most peanut butters contain palm …
Aspartame can be found in any food type that is sweetened and it is often used an alternative to sugar. One major dietary source of aspartame is sweet beverages, especially in “diet” or low-calorie alternatives that are advertised as low or no-sugar. Some major soft drinks have eliminated the additive from their basic recipe, but …
