Food Labels

Food labels carry information that will help you to make food choices. Labels will list additives, ingredients and nutrition information such as fat and protein.

ENT Wellbeing Supermarket Tour

September 22, 2014 By Belinda Elwin

Supermarket tours ENT Wellbeing is now carrying out supermarket tours! Tours will be carried out in small groups of up to three people. They provide you with the opportunity to be lead around the aisles by our Accredited Practicing Dietitian Belinda, who will happily share her knowledge with you. Why attend a supermarket tour? Supermarket tours are a great opportunity to learn more about a balanced diet and to give you the knowledge and power … [Read more...]

Superfoods or superfrauds? Scientists are unimpressed

July 17, 2014 By @entwellbeing

New superfoods seem to be discovered with increasing frequency but rather like Superman they tend to be a fantasy construct. The label seems to attach itself to any foodstuff that is rich in a particular nutrient. Goji berries, an original superfood, have a lot of vitamin C, while the quinoa seed contains all nine essential amino acids. Both quinoa and goji berries - and other prominent superfoods such as kale, acai berries, … [Read more...]

Food additives

August 21, 2013 By Belinda Elwin

What are food additives? Food additives have been a hot topic for many years now with both negative and positive arguments for their use. Firstly, what exactly is a food additive? A food additive can be any substance that is added to food to enhance its qualities in some way. The main categories of use are described below: 1. Improve the taste or appearance of a food e.g. colour, flavour, texture. An example is beeswax (glazing agent) used … [Read more...]

Drink Calories

August 5, 2013 By Rhiannon Welsh

Drink calories - how many calories are in your drinks? Drink calories – where fluids other than water have extra energy associated with them but don’t offer much else nutrition wise. Water is the best drink out there; we all know it and have heard it many times. However, there are times when the occasion calls for something different, a soft drink at a birthday party or an orange juice with breakfast. So what does this translate to … [Read more...]

Healthy Recipes

July 29, 2013 By Rhiannon Welsh

Making Healthy Recipes Healthy recipes are something that nearly all people will search for at some point – you buy recipe books or more commonly you Google it. However what do you do when you have a recipe that you always use but you know that it’s not the best for you? The following article gives some tips on making your favourite recipes healthier so you don’t have to cook new dishes but rather, modify the ones you already have. Fats and … [Read more...]

Food Label Reading

March 8, 2013 By Belinda Elwin

Food Label Reading Understanding how to interpret a food label is an important skill to learn. It aids in the prevention of lifestyle disease by awarding you with the ability to make healthy selections. It is also a necessary skill to learn for individuals with a food intolerance, food allergy or special dietary requirements. Tips for making healthier choices - Food Labels Nutrient information panel (NIP) The NIP generally … [Read more...]

Decoding Food Label Claims

March 8, 2013 By Belinda Elwin

Food Label Reading - Decoding the Information in Food Labels Food labels may provide helpful information to help consumers make food choices. Food products make many claims so how do you know if the item is a good option or if it is part of a marketing ploy? Here is a guidance about what to look for in food labels. The following tips will help you work out the information contained in food labels ‘Light’ or ‘lite’: This may not mean a … [Read more...]