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‘Buy one, get one free’ deals on fizzy drinks, crisps and fatty foods will be banned in medium and large stores, as well as on websites, from April 2022 The curbs will apply to promotions for food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar That includes sweets, chocolate, biscuits, ice cream, pastries and yoghurts Free refills … Read more
People who buy fizzy drinks are more likely to eat a bad diet overall and to be overweight, a study has found. Researchers analysed drink purchases of 9,000 British households to see if there was a connection with food choices. They found families who buy a lot of sugary drinks – either ‘full-fat’ or diet … Read more
A few weeks ago I was at home on Exmoor, cleaning and puppy-sitting, but mainly scratching and tearing at my left foot which had, overnight, exploded. Two of my toes were pink Wall’s cocktail chipolatas covered in itchy red bumps. ‘Please get me some athlete’s foot cream or powder, anything!’ I begged my husband via … Read more
The sharp tang of kefir may not be to everyone’s taste, but the fermented milk drink has a growing legion of fans, as it flies off the shelves. Tesco, for example, reported a 400 per cent increase in sales in the 18 months to February this year. Kefir, available in dairy and non-dairy versions, is … Read more
Just one full-fat fizzy drink a day in middle-age may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to new research. The sugar-laden beverages send cholesterol levels soaring – increasing the risk of clots that cut off blood supply to the heart or brain. Researchers from Tufts University in Massachusetts studied almost 6,000 over … Read more
Sparkling water has always been the virtuous choice when it comes to drinking, but that now looks set to change. Last summer, ‘hard seltzer’ — basically fizzy water laced with alcohol and flavoured with fruit — went crazy in the U.S., so much so that there was a reported shortage. Now it’s hitting UK shelves. … Read more