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The three second rule?
While processed foods are often seen as bad, for busy mums they are much safer than natural foods if dropped on the floor. That’s because the higher the salt or sugar content the less chance any harmful bacteria will survive, as a study carried out by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) on behalf of cleaning experts…
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Tagged Bacteria, Cleaning, Feeding your baby, food, food hygiene, Hygiene, News, pseudomonas, Salt, Sugar, Weaning
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Hidden salt putting children at risk
Children are being put at risk of suffering high blood pressure and strokes in later life by the hidden salt content of many popular foods. Some brands of baked beans, sausages, breaded chicken and noodles have been labelled potential health hazards. Some desserts also contain alarmingly high levels of salt. Certain products contain virtually the…
Posted in Baby, Baby Health
Tagged asthma, Baked beans, campaign, Cancer, Consensus Action, Department of Health, food, Graham MacGregor, heart attacks, high blood pressure, Julian Hunt, osteoporosis, Rochdale Council, Salt, Salt Association, stomach cancer, strokes, World Cancer Research Fund
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Favourite cartoon characters used to advertise unhealthy foods
Children’s favourite cartoon characters such as Bob the Builder and Bagpuss are being used to sell food products packed with sugar, salt and fat. The consumer body, Which? said Action Man and Shrek are also among the 18 cartoon characters used to promote foods targeted at youngsters. The report, “Shark Tales and Incredible Endorsements”, says…
Posted in Baby, Baby Health, News
Tagged Bagpuss, Children, Food Standards Agency, Health, Nick Stace, Nutrition, Salt, Shrek, Which
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Children not eating enough fruit and vegetables
HSIS research – detailed analysis of children’s nutrition Health experts are warning that all too many British youngsters face a ticking health time bomb because of high intakes of saturated fat, salt and sugar and inadequate amounts of essential vitamins and minerals and essential fatty acids from oil rich fish. While the researchers found that on average diets have improved…
Commercial baby food
There are several brands of baby food, including supermarket own-label brands. You can also buy commercial organic foods – these use top quality, pure ingredients which can make them more costly. If you’re going to use commercial baby food, you need to read the labels. Food manufacturers are required to list all the ingredients in descending order by…
Posted in Buying for your baby, Feeding your baby, Weaning
Tagged baby food, Feeding your baby, finger food, food, Nutrition, Salt, Vitamin, Weaning
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Cravings in pregnancy
Everyone jokes about the cravings pregnant women have. We asked babyworld members what they can’t do without in the middle of the night … Going gaga over olives The cravings I had, before actually getting the BFP, were olives, olives and more olives! Jason said he actually looked in my lunch box the day before…
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health
Tagged babyworld, food cravings, ice cubes, Liquorice, Pica, Pregnancy, Salt
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Salt levels for children and adults
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition recommended salt intakes for children and adults Age Target Average salt intake (g/day) 0-6 months <1g 7-12 months 1g 1-3 years 2g 4-6 years 3g 7-10 years 5g 11-14 years 6g Adults 6g So you can see that the limits for young children are very low. If you think…
Salt awareness week
Research reveals hidden salt content of popular restaurant meals. A three course meal can contain over 15g of salt Top chefs and food guides support call for less salt in restaurant food New research published by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) shows that many popular meals eaten in UK high-street restaurants can contain large amounts…
