From the category archives:

Labeling

BPA: Why Your Family Should Be BPA Free

I must admit I hadn’t given much thought to the chemicals in food packaging, or the plastics used in baby bottles and toys.

Sure, I knew that some plastics were considered risky, but I didn’t bother to do the research.

So, I decided it was about time I took a closer look. And, I’m honestly a bit shocked by my findings.

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Warning: 10 Lies You Swallow When You Eat

Do you sometimes feel confused walking around the supermarket?

5 minutes wondering up and down the aisles can leave even the most informed shopper in a puzzled haze!

Before you know it, your head is swimming with a baffled mix of health claims, nutritional info, and outlandish slogans.

‘Healthy eating’ has certainly become a catch phrase in marketing, and as long as the public wants to eat healthy, manufacturers will continue to pander to their wishes.

So, it’s obvious an effective advertising campaign (in manufacturers eyes at least) would have their product aligned with healthy eating.

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Recent Happenings

Just a quick update on what’s been going on around here lately…

New design
I’m sure you’ve noticed the brand spanking new design…at least I hope you have by now! :-)

It’s similar to the previous one in some ways, but now with heaps more space. I’m very happy with it, however if you have noticed any problems please do let me know.

Free Ebook
You’ll probably know I released my free ebook, ‘The Lifestyle Makeover Guide.’ This is a guide to help you challenge the bad habits you’ve held for years (something I needed to read as much as anyone!)

If you haven’t got your own copy, you can get it now by subscribing…did I say it’s absolutely FREE!! Okay…I think you’ve got it!

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“Super” News on Food Labeling!

 

Goji Berries

At last some good news on the nutritional labeling front! From Sunday 1st July 2007, all products making a claim, such as “superfoods,” “good for heart,” or “helps lower cholesterol,” will be banned under new EU rules, unless the claim is relevant and authorised. Spokeswomen from the Food Standards Agency points out, “This way the consumer knows why this food is healthy.”

Another great aspect of this new legislation is that nutritional claims, such as “low in salt,” or “light” will have to meet a set definition, which has been agreed by the EU. If a food states that it is “low in salt,’”but is also high in fat, for example, they will have to make this fact clear on the label as well.

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Colour Coding – Are you Waiting for Green?

Do you find yourself randomly selecting products at the supermarket, without viewing the product information on the pack?

Often it’s a case of not having time, but more frequently, it’s due to a poor understanding of the labeling system.

At last, help is at hand! The Food Standards Agency in the UK, have launched a new labeling system, designed to help consumers make healthier food choices at the supermarket.

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