The end of July saw the government launch an obesity strategy that contains some bold ideas – but does it address the root causes?
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The government’s obesity strategy is long overdue
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Have you switched to a plant-based milk?
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Would you swap dairy for plant-based milk? I spoke with people around Which? who have made the switch to find out why they felt it was right for them.
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How can we promote healthier food choices?
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Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer for England and Chief Medical Advisor to the Government, explains how the country can tackle obesity.
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Which of these foods are suitable for vegetarians?
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It seems almost every week there’s a new food scare – be it how much we eat, or what we’re eating – making us question what we put in our shopping baskets. But what’s it like if you’re a vegetarian?
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Jamie Oliver: I’ve #AdEnough of junk food marketing – have you?
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I’ve launched #AdEnough in a bid to protect kids from junk food marketing – an issue that’s long been a focus of Which? campaigns. Here’s how the campaign will help tackle the rise in childhood obesity – and I need your help. (more on Jamie Oliver #AdEnough campaign…)
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How many kitchen crimes are you guilty of committing?
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Are you committing ‘kitchen crimes’ at home that could risk food poisoning? Guest author Geoff Ogle from Food Standards Scotland explains why we should all be checking our food safety habits.
in Food & Drink, Sustainability
Veganuary: have you gone vegan for January?
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It’s Veganuary and supermarkets and restaurant chains are steadily picking up on the growing trend for plant-based eating. Our guest author, Hannah Jolliffe, asks if you’ve been tempted? (more on Veganuary…)
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New year, new fad diet: are you changing what you eat?
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It’s that time of year when we’re encouraged to embrace ‘clean eating’, do a detox and cut things out of our diets. Why can’t we just eat everything in moderation and enjoy mealtimes more?
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Are too many unhealthy food ads appearing during ‘family’ shows?
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It’s all very well restricting adverts for unhealthy foods during children’s TV, but what about the shows watched by families that don’t fall under that category? It’s time the rules caught up with our viewing habits.
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Would an edible recipe suit your tastes?
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Do you find it tricky to follow recipes? Well, Ikea’s new easy-cooking edible recipe sheets might just be your saviour – plus, they cut the amount of washing-up you have to do after… (more on Ikea edible recipes…)
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How often do you water your tomatoes?
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Nothing beats the taste of home-grown tomatoes, but are you watering your plants frequently enough? (more on watering tomatoes…)
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Are you topping up your vitamin D levels?
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Over the last few days, people up and down the country have been sunning themselves and so vitamin D levels are the least of our worries. But, vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and joints, so how are you keeping your levels topped up?
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The small, but mighty veg – are you sold on the idea?
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After months of veg shortages, leading grocers have been busy developing a new generation of fruit and veg that could patch up the gap. Small, but mighty, it’s tipped to be the next health food craze – but will you buy into it? (more on micro fruit and veg…)
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The Government is in denial about childhood obesity
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The long-awaited childhood obesity strategy has finally been published. But is it really enough to tackle obesity in the UK?
(more on obesity…)