Jun 23
In last week’s article, I discussed the amount of sugar children in this country consume on a daily basis. I also suggested how parents might encourage the development of a healthier relationship with food, and indeed with oneself. I am well aware that general statements are not enough, and that they don’t apply to every person in every …
Jun 16
At this time of year, asparagus is a welcome visitor to the vegetable market, heralding the arrival of summer and lazy days. This versatile veggie is all the more valuable for its short season; no sooner does it burst onto the vegetable stalls then it’s gone. Make the most of the rest of the season …
Jun 02
Children’s sugar intake is alarmingly high, suggests a recent survey of children’s diets. The average schoolchild eats around 19 teaspoons of sugar a day; four times the advised daily intake for children. Meanwhile 27% of 5 year olds have tooth decay (1), and hospital admissions for children and teenagers with obesity-related complications have quadrupled in …
