Food and nutrients - Salt, sodium

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Why the WHO has recommended switching to a healthier salt alternative

In January the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch...

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Your guide to barbecue condiments

Condiments are a barbecue must-have, adding the perfect finishing touch. We spill the...

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Is salt really a new culprit in type 2 diabetes?

When people think of foods related to type 2 diabetes, they often think...

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How much sodium is in ready-made meals?

Quick and easy meal or salt bomb? HFG helps you be sodium savvy...

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Smart snack swaps

Traditional TV treats can send your intake of added sugars, salt and saturated...

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How much salt is in canned soup?

Cans, pouches and tubs of ready-made soup make for handy work lunches and...

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How many calories are in frozen dinners?

Portion perfection From calorie-controlled and plant-based to classic pub-style meals, there’s a good range...

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How to choose healthier sausages

Think sausages are off the menu if you’re trying to eat healthily? Think...

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How to choose healthier chips or crisps

Craving chips? There are now plenty of ‘healthier’ options to choose from, so...

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How to choose healthier frozen dinners

Handy? Tick. Tasty? Sometimes. Healthy? Not always. HFG helps you heat up the...

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Anti-inflammatory diet may improve mental wellbeing – study

Eating a healthy diet is not just good for your body, it may...

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How salt can make us overeat

Nutrition research scientist Tim Crowe explains how salt can make us eat beyond...

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How to choose lower-salt chips

Chips or crisps are a popular snack but they can easily push your...

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Ultra-processed food linked to premature ageing

Eating too much ultra-processed food, such as sugary drinks, high-fat and high-sugar products...

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How often can you eat treats and still be healthy?

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull looks at how often we can enjoy...

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Science bites: 5 surprising new finds

Healthy Food Guide rounds up five of the most interesting recent scientific discoveries. 1...

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