Almost 90% of ready-to-eat popcorn snacks in the UK are considered unhealthy due to high levels of sugar and salt, leading to new advertising restrictions starting in October. Action on Salt and Sugar found that many popular snacks exceed government regulations for fat, salt, and sugar content, putting consumers at risk for obesity and related health issues. The group is urging companies to reformulate their products to meet healthier standards, while calling on the government to enforce mandatory targets to protect public health.
Full Article
A diet rich in these everyday foods could ‘slash risk of tinnitus’
A new study suggests that diet can impact the risk of tinnitus, a condition affecting one in seven adults, with a diet rich in fruit, fibre, dairy, and caffeine potentially lowering the risk. Observational studies with over 300,000 participants found a negative association between caffeine, fruit, dietary fibre, and dairy intake, and tinnitus prevalence, with a 35% drop in risk for fruit intake. While the study highlights a link between diet and tinnitus, it emphasizes...
Read more