Are you clued up on exactly what goes into your trolley? Food packaging exists to tell us how healthy – or unhealthy – our food is, displaying what’s in it and where it’s from, so we can make better choices about what we’re putting into our bodies. But is that information always honest and clear? With food experts saying we should look much closer at labels when we’re shopping, here’s what you need to know…
Light doesn’t always equal healthy
Products labelled ‘light’ and ‘low-cal’ aren’t necessarily better). ‘Low-fat spreads are usually highly processed and many “sugar-free” desserts and drinks contain sweeteners, which can mess with our metabolic process.’
