That's the advice we're receiving through daily. I'm on quite hot on this recently after reading Skinny Bastard, which has prompted me to explore other books such as The China Study. Both great reads (there's a version of Skinny Bastard for females called Skinny Bitch) I don't agree in everything in the books promote and make sure you read all the reviews before buying them, but definately worth a look.
You have have started to see these appear on some of the products you buy. No? You're not alone. If you have do you genuinely use them? Read on.
If you think you know what's in your food. Think again!
Today: The traffic light system and how it affects what you should eat
(This is a long one. Go make yourself a cuppa and get yourself back here)
But Is the traffic light labelling any good?
Apparetnly so, Asda and M&S already do it. Which? reckons 97% of its respondents were able to correctly identify and compare levels of nutrients in different levels of nutrients in different foods via the system. Those high in sugar, fats, salt have read system and anything with a green symbol is considered healthy.
The downside is it obviously won't apply to those who cook from scratch although these emails are probably healthier in the first place.
Who aren't doing it
Some bigger manufactueres think red-light foods will be demonised. Tesco, Danone and Coca-Cola are still promoting their own guideline daily amounts schemes. Strage, that.
For info on the Governments Eat Well Project and more on traffic light food labeling click here
Stay Healthy,
John K Russell
Lose Weight Cheltenham
Lose Weight Gloucester
www.nomoregym.co.uk
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