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Get used to studying labels before popping groceries into your basket. Nutrition labels on the side or back of products provide information on sugar and salt content, along with fat, saturates and carbs.
“Salt labels are easy to understand as they are given in grams which you can match against recommended guidelines,” says Rob. “However, sugar labelling doesn’t distinguish between natural and added sugars, so check the ingredients list. Sugars, syrups and words ending in -ose, like fructose and sucrose, featuring high on the list, mean the product is mostly added sugars.”
Front-of-pack traffic light labels mean you can see, at a glance and per portion, if contents are high (red), medium (amber) or low (green) in sugars and salt. Or scan the barcode with the FoodSwitch app to see information, and healthier alternatives, flash onto your phone screen.