The UK is getting fatter by the day, with around two-thirds of our population classed as overweight or obese. We are bombarded with advice from experts, but many people without the facilities or skills to cook are left at the mercy of the food industry, which makes often confusing claims about its products.
If you are trying to lose weight, it’s tempting to opt for items billed as low-fat, but with processed food the reduction of fat often means a higher sugar content because fat adds flavour and is a preservative, so something has to replace it. Fat often gets a bad press, but we need it for our brains and bodies to function effectively; it’s all a matter of balance.
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