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  • The diet coke in my country doesn't contain preservatives. Pepsi does however.
  • I have been to Japan on many occasions and had home cooking done for me and visited authentic restaurants. Miso soup and other dishes contained so much salt - even off the grocery store shelves over in Japan - lots of soups had 2000mg of sodium per serving.
  • Hi - thanks for the reply - what causes blood cholesterol to rise - by blood cholesterol I guess you mean the sort that causes blocks in the arteries etc...? - i am new to the journey of getting fit and eating better so still learning. Thanks
  • Do you have a limit for saturated fats still or providing a diet is high in fibre, protein and nutrients (overall balanced) do you not worry about the intake too much? Sorry if it sounds like I have been poorly influenced by the media and articles but I am only just starting this journey and to me the best advice is from…
  • One of the problems I have is with foods like sausages - very high in sats and i just would much rater eat a large piece of salmon instead. I also often fancy a donut with jam in or all butter biscuits, but haven't for a while - again the problem is when I eat them - I always think that i'd be better off eating lots of…
  • I have always tried to stay clear from foods with added sugar - I don't really snack much though and I just feel like treating myself a couple times a week as I can fit it into my calories and I generally eat well anyway. In the morning I have quite a filling breakfast - big bowl of oatmeal with a handful of blueberries,…
  • Thanks for your fast response. So are blood sugar levels not an issue to worry about when consuming the occasionally high sugar treat maybe twice a week or so? https://www.livestrong.com/article/350074-the-disadvantages-of-sugar/ Are these facts based on over consumption and poor diet?
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