Junk food advertising restrictions prevent almost 100,000 obesity cases and is expected to save the NHS £200m. Restrictions on advertising of junk food on TfL networks had the biggest health impact on people from deprived areas. Restrictions for junk food advertising on Transport for London (TfL) networks have prevented almost 100,000 obesity cases and is […]
Ultra-processed foods make up almost two-thirds of Britain’s school meals: School meals in the UK contain lots of highly processed foods, promoting poor health among children and increasing their risk of obesity. British primary and secondary schoolchildren are getting the majority of their lunchtime calories from ‘ultra-processed’ foods, according to a study led by researchers at […]
Prebiotic supplements help women reduce sugar intake by four percent, finds study: The prebiotics used in this study were galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) which increase the amount of “friendly” gut bacteria. In a paper published by the journal Nutrients, researchers from the University of Surrey set out to investigate whether prebiotic GOS can influence the food habits of 48 healthy […]
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74% of the Public support Government action on obesity in the wake of emerging links with COVID-19. Polling shows strong backing for action on junk food marketing and promotions. Emerging research suggests there is a link between obesity and adverse outcomes from COVID-19; and now people want the government to address obesity with policy interventions […]
New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, reveals that a diet low in sugary food and drinks results in significant improvement in non-alcohol related fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children aged 11 to 16 years old. The British Liver Trust is urging families to take part in Fizz-Free February to kick […]
This video shows how Sugar leads to the same problems as Alcohol by examining the Biochemistry. […]
Last month, the UK government published draft legislation for a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks, which is set to begin from April 2018. The rate has yet to be set but it is hoped the move will help tackle the nation’s obesity problem. What is clear, however, is that the drinks industry is seeking to make any levy […]
The EU sugar market has long been regulated by quotas which imposed limits on production of beet sugar. However, since September 30th, production and export restrictions have been lifted as part of the Common Agricultural Policy reforms. European sugar groups are now able to produce and export as much as they want. Traders have already […]
Logically, it seems like a good idea to switch from sugary drinks to versions made using artificial sweeteners. You get the same sugary taste without the calories, which should help you lose weight as part of a calorie controlled diet. Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) such as soft drinks, fruit-flavoured drinks, and sports drinks, make up a […]