Natural health and fitness

Over the past 40 years, the range , of foods available in packets, jars and cans has increased dramatically. Legislative bodies recognised that consumers required more information in order to make the best choices * for health, which resulted in improved product labels. Food manufacturers in the European Community and North America are required by [...]

Foods have different energy, or caloric, values because they contain varying combinations and amounts of protein, fat, carbohydrate and water. For example, a 50 gram (VA ounce) serving of cauliflower supplies only seven calories while a wholemeal roll of the same weight provides 135. MEASURING FOOD ENERGY The energy in the foods you eat is [...]