Nutrition Blog

Practical, evidence based nutrition advice for women over 40. From managing menopause symptoms and weight loss to GLP-1 medication support - written by Caren Richards, Registered Nutritionist

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Behind The Food Label

If you are buying any food in a packet it is worth getting into the habit of reading the label. Look at the ingredient list and make sure that the claim on the front matches what is actually contained in the product!

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Have You Heard Of Ultra Processed Foods?

an increased intake of UPFs is associated with a range of medical condition including weight gain, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
We can easily identify products like crisps, ice cream, sweets, processed meats, biscuits and fizzy drinks are highly processed and therefore likely to be UPFs.
But ….what about canned soups, baked beans, yoghurts, breads, cereal bars and granola. These products are often viewed as ‘healthy’ but they could be UPF in disguise.

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