Archive for the ‘Salt’ Category

Supermarket ‘value’ ranges are just as nutritious as branded products, finds study

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

According to a study conducted by a student from the University of Ulster, budget ranges from popular supermarkets are actually equally as nutritious as certain big name brands. Cereals, ketchup, crisps, pizza, sausages, beef burgers, dairy products and baked beans were among the 32 popular foods which were tested. Researchers began by buying both branded read more »

National Salt Awareness Week 2011

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

This week is National Salt Awareness Week 2011, a week which is focussing on men and the effect of salt on their health. The week is run by Consensus Actions on Salt and Health (CASH), who have teamed up with various charities including the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK to provide the public read more »