SHEPHERD’S PIE
THIS nursery staple of lamb mince, mashed potato and vegetables sounds like a balanced meal. But today’s portion provides a whopping 309 more calories than the versions around in the 1990s. With 2.6g of salt, it has over a quarter of a woman’s recommended daily intake.
1993: Shepherd’s pie for one, 210g. Calories: 179
2018: Cully & Sully Shepherd’s Pie, €4.99 at Supervalu, 400g. Calories: 488 EXTRA SIZE: 90% EXTRA CALORIES: 309