Healthy Habits

The importance of reading food labels

Two weeks ago in “Healthy Habits” there was information about Food labels. I saw this image online and decided I had to share it with you all. It demonstrates the importance of reading food labels.

Lunchbox 1 may have less sugar than lunchbox 2 however there is very little nutritional goodness in it. The saturated fat content would be quite high and there would be little to no fibre at all. Fibre is the most important nutrient in a child’s lunchbox, it helps to keep them fuller for longer and keeps them regular. 

Lunchbox 2 would have less saturated fat and a more fibre, protein and calcium

So what does this mean? - READ THE FOOD LABELS 

You need to be looking for products that have – 

Less than 10g SUGARS and TOTAL FAT per 100g and more than 5g FIBRE per 100g

An ideal lunchbox would contain – a wholemeal sandwich or wrap with fresh vegetables, a bottle of water, piece of fruit and some vege snacks e.g. carrot sticks and a low fat dip e.g. hummus

Mrs Fowler