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The truth on food labels


Sometimes packaging can make it difficult to work out how healthy a product is for you.

The numbers and words on the back of labels can look daunting, and often the way they are marketed can make things look healthier than they are.

It's actually not that hard to decipher food labels when you know how.

Click here to download a PDF that explains the basics (note you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader for this. Download it here).

And remember, many foods that don't have the heart foundation tick may still be healthy.

 


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