Archive for the ‘Sugar’ Category
Health experts call for new guidelines for baby food to reduce sugar intake
A group of leading health experts has called for new guidelines for baby food and drink products to reduce sugar intake in infants. A letter signed by representatives from several charities and NGOs suggests that babies and young children are consuming too much sugar, largely due to the popularity of shop-bought products, including cereals and […]
New report highlights sugar content of baby and toddler foods
A new report has highlighted the shocking sugar content of some baby and toddler foods. Research conducted by Action on Sugar suggests that some breakfast foods contain more than 4 teaspoons of sugar per serving. The charity has also raised concerns over marketing ploys, with over 75% of products promoted as healthy choices with labels […]
Experts urge Brits to limit festive treats as chains launch sugar-laden Christmas drinks
Experts are urging Brits to limit their intake of festive treats in the run-up to Christmas as high street cafes and coffee shops launch menus featuring sugar-laden, seasonal drinks. Analysis of popular festive drinks from the high street’s most high-profile coffee shops shows that a single serving often contains more than the recommended daily intake […]
Dentists want new regulations to reduce sugar content in baby food
Dentists have called for swift action to reduce the sugar content of popular baby food products. A new report compiled by the British Dental Association shows that some best-selling baby food pouches contain more sugar than fizzy drinks. The BDA study found that more than 25% of the 109 food pouches analysed contained more sugar […]
Kellogg’s loses appeal to promote sugary cereals in supermarkets
Kellogg’s has lost its appeal to include sugary cereals in promotions at supermarkets. New rules have placed restrictions on supermarket promotions on food and drinks that are high in sugar, salt and fat. Kellogg’s argued that its cereals should be included in in-store promotions because the nutritional value of milk was not factored in. The […]
Dentists issue warning over impact of acidic drinks
Dentists have issued a warning over the impact of drinking acidic beverages, including those that are marketed as healthy alternatives to sugary drinks. Dr Khaled Kasem, a leading orthodontist, is encouraging the public to steer clear of acidic drinks, including lemon water and shop-bought juices and smoothies. Lemon water has become a popular health trend […]
New study reveals 80% of 7-year-olds consume too much sugar
A new study has revealed that 80% of 7-year-olds in the UK consume too much sugar. Researchers found that 80% of 7 year old children are exceeding the daily recommended intake of 10% of calories from free sugars. The study, which involved 2,336 children, showed that toddlers in the UK consume an average of 25.6g […]
Dental experts publish list of worst-offending Easter eggs for sugar content
As the Easter weekend looms and shoppers start to fill their trollies with sweet treats, dental experts have published a list of the worst-offending Easter eggs. A study commissioned by Expressdentist.com found that Galaxy’s Ripple and Minstrels eggs contain the most sugar per 100g serving. Both eggs contain 68g of sugar per 100g. The top […]
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust launches campaign to help children reduce sugar consumption
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust has teamed up with Blackburn with Darwen Council, Healthy Stadia and Food Active to encourage local children to adopt healthier eating habits. The main focus of the campaign is to help children and parents to cut down on sugary drinks and pop. The Give Up Loving Pop initiative will challenge children […]
Two glasses of wine contain a day’s worth of sugar, new study reveals
New research has revealed that two glasses of wine contain the equivalent of a day’s worth of sugar. Analysis by Alcohol Health Alliance UK suggests that drinking two glasses of wine is sufficient to reach the recommended daily intake of sugar for adults. A team at an independent laboratory evaluated the sugar content of more […]
