The government has introduced new proposals to tackle the issue of childhood obesity in the UK. With these new measures, it seems the government is admitting that the previous policy was simply not effective enough. Mandatory calorie labelling on menus and stricter measures on junk food advertising are just some of actions that could be...
The Word Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that trans fats need to be eliminated from the global food supply. This is because they are responsible for half a million deaths worldwide each year. Currently, the majority of western Europe has already acted to reduce industrially made trans fats from factory produced foods. Denmark and...
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health have urged the government to take more action in tackling the issue of childhood obesity in the UK. According to child healthcare professionals, fast food outlets should be banned from operating within 400 metres from schools in England.
Nationwide Initiative
The mayor of London Sadiq...
Vegetarian and vegan diets have been found to have many health benefits. Plant-based diets have been said to reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. As a result, it is easy to assume that all plant-based foods are healthy – including fast food. Although vegetarian and vegan alternatives to fast food may appear...
There is no diet that works for each person. It is simply impossible to adhere to every set of varying nutritional needs. Even the word “diet” means something different for each individual. For some it’s just what they eat, for others it may mean restriction because they want to reach a weight goal. Many diets keep people...
Foods that are ultra-processed are factory made and include various ingredients many people might not know of. They include items such as: instant noodles, ready meals, cakes and confectionery. These foods account for half of all food bought and consumed by families in the UK.
They contained various additives, preservatives,...
Results from a new study have concluded that Britain has the unhealthiest diet in Europe. According to the data, ultra-processed junk food is the reason behind Britain’s unhealthy eating habits. Eating large amounts of these foods will lead to an increased risk of obesity, heart attacks and stroked. Food like crisps, chicken nuggets...
There is a certain image that has surrounded white van drivers for a long time. They are traditionally viewed as people who prefer to eat unhealthy food and detest exercise. However, many are choosing to improve their health and ditch their unhealthy habits.
Making Healthier Choices
Van drivers are now more likely to actively choose...
Today, obesity levels are on the increase with young people at risk. According to NHS data from 2016/17, 20% of children are already obese by ages 10 and 11. Even if children manage to remain a healthy weight, they are still vulnerable to dangerous weight gain as teenagers. According to a recent study, TV advertising is a likely...
A healthy, balanced diet is the basis of living well. Part of this includes keeping tasty but non-nutritional food to a minimum. Populations have become more reliant on what are known as Frankenfoods and they can be harmful to our health. Along with the presence of fake food, corporations are seriously profiting from processed and...
