Posts by Jade Gibbons

Chickpea Salad with Sweet and Crunchy Vegetables

Chickpea Salad with Sweet and Crunchy Vegetables

November 23, 2017 | Comments Off on Chickpea Salad with Sweet and Crunchy Vegetables

Chickpea Salad with Sweet and Crunchy Vegetables { This chickpea salad is nutritious, quick and easy, and uses simple ingredients. What makes it extra special is that it is a little bit different with delicious flavours and array of textures. With the sweetness of tomatoes and carrot, crunchiness of celery, and the creaminess of a touch of feta. eating well doesn’t get much tastier! } Contributor: Jade Gibbons { INGREDIENTS } 1⁄2 lettuce head of choice, leaves removed, washed and roughly chopped (if larger) 1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed (allow to dry after rinsing) 2 large celery sticks, finely sliced 1
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How to Read Food Labels for Better Nutrition

How to Read Food Labels for Better Nutrition

October 19, 2017 | Comments Off on How to Read Food Labels for Better Nutrition

HOW TO READ FOOD LABELS FOR BETTER NUTRITION { LET’S take control of your supermarket shopping by becoming food label savvy. } Contributor: Jade Gibbons Words by: Jade Gibbons, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Nutriscope Solutions Do you find yourself doing your best to eat well however when shopping at the supermarket, being confused by the information on food labels? There is a lot of nutrition related information on food labels, and it is easy to be overwhelmed, or perhaps uncertain what something really means. I’d love to help you take control of your supermarket shopping by becoming food label savvy. In
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How to Read Food Labels and Understand Sugar Content

How to Read Food Labels and Understand Sugar Content

July 24, 2017 | Comments Off on How to Read Food Labels and Understand Sugar Content

How to Read Food Labels and Understand Sugar Content { FOOD LABELS CAN BE SO CONFUSING…WHY SHOULD I READ FOOD LABELS? WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR WHEN READING A FOOD LABEL? HOW MANY DIFFERENT NAMES DOES SUGAR HAVE? } Contributor: Jade Gibbons Words by: Jade Gibbons, Accredited Practising Dietician Understanding the information on a food label can greatly assist consumers in selecting foods to meet their dietary needs and preferences. In line with increasing consumer awareness of the amount of sugar in many foods, the focus of this article is sugar and food labels. In particular, how to read a
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Gluten Free: What Does It Actually Mean?

Gluten Free: What Does It Actually Mean?

July 23, 2017 | Comments Off on Gluten Free: What Does It Actually Mean?

Gluten Free: What does it actually mean? { We hear about “gluten free” all the time but lots of us still have questions! Read on to learn what gluten is, coeliac disease facts and finally understand complicated food labelling. } Consumers are faced with interpreting food labels every time they buy a packaged product. Food labels provide a range of information and it can be overwhelming deciding what to focus on. For the gluten free consumer, there are particular items of benefit on a food label, for example allergen statements and nutrient content claims, such as ‘gluten free’. Gluten Free.
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