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DCUKMod said:
There are whol swathes on low carb foods in the supermarket. There are lots of gluten free foods too. The Free From ranges, which usually cater for other food issues, such as lacto and so on, are usually manufactured, and often contain lots of additives or "funny" ingredients.

I am on a strictly gluten-free diet, but don't shop in the Free from area. I just shop naturally gluten free items.
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Yes you are right there is plenty of low carb food in the supermarkets and it does not need a special section as they have to have for gluten free Low carb is normal food much of which is naturally lower in carbohydrates that we can choose to have just as you say you choose naturally gluten free foods among the normal foods
 
Listlad said:
Edit : I hope sense prevails come the end of the month.
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That's a very big hope. I want to make a slight change to my previous statement. With Investor-State Dispute Settlement in place we can still apply taxes or whatever to discourage purchasing those items being taxed. It's just that the manufacturer can claim compensation from HM Government.
 
DavidGrahamJones said:
That's a very big hope. I want to make a slight change to my previous statement. With Investor-State Dispute Settlement in place we can still apply taxes or whatever to discourage purchasing those items being taxed. It's just that the manufacturer can claim compensation from HM Government.
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Does that happen with cigarettes and alcohol?
 
I understand that it’s not practical or affordable for all, but I just choose real whole foods. This way I get to pick and choose which ingredients are going into my meals, without relying on someone else to do it for me. Apologies if that sounds evangelical or prescriptive, but whether or not it suits everyone, it’s really the only way to be sure for those who are particular about their food. Personally I wouldn’t even choose anything prepackaged that purported to be low-carb, in the same way I wouldn’t ever buy anything labelled as gluten-free.

But in any case I think we will begin seeing a rise in products labelled as keto or low-carb friendly on supermarket shelves. No potential market will remain untapped by business.
 
Jim Lahey said:
But in any case I think we will begin seeing a rise in products labelled as keto or low-carb friendly on supermarket shelves. No potential market will remain untapped by business.
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I am surprised it hasn’t happened already, Jim.

Incidentally part of the program was on products with added protein.
 
Disappointed that I didn’t see it. I’m certain I would have found it interesting.
 
The first part of the program involved Sian Williams highlighting the sugar content in these “on the hoof” breakfast cereals. What was interesting was that whilst she used sugar cubes to illustrate her point she didn’t convert carbohydrates into sugar equivalents and was only going on added sugar.

One or two of the Dieticians comments were controversial.
 
Hi,

I saw the show. It was more a consumer education program aimed at your average family.

It highlighted marketing tricks by food companies claiming to solve a problem most folk don't have..
Though in the case of pre cut fruit. The crackdown on knife crime may pottentially cause issue for the "Boy Scout" not wanting to pay 50p extra for someone on a zero hours contract to cut it with a stinking cold Because they can't afford to ring in sick.

Putting protien in a chocolate bar removes any "guilt" from demonised sugar by the media in a product. Rebranding the same thing with a "halo."

The "sugar cube demo" is a standard with the health conscious as an exersise to point out where they're going over the top with the recomended daily allowance. As was the protien segment.

It was a pretty fast paced, snappy, low budget 45 minute educational program, walking a litigation free zone from food manufactures.
I doubt anyone too busy to fry an egg would have time to watch it. ;)

Overal. It was all about making savings. "Convenience" comes at a higher price. Affecting health & wallet.
 
Tipetoo said:
Hmmmm! that seems to be a common occurrence here... :D
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To be honest the diatary advice was not centred on any specific condition. The message was why pay more money for convenience foods needlessly when the nutritional values exceed in adition to the recomended intake sourced elsewhere..?

Everything the eldest lad in the family was packed with extra protein (including the sweets.) which in the long run (due to not being a "pro athlete.") could do long term damage?
The wife, thinking here "healthy" flavoured porridge (in an urban rustic design packaging pot.) had more health value than her husband's Frostie flakes.. Lol, turned out he was consuming the least amount "of which are sugars" as a breakfast option...

Looked like the wife & kids bought more into the "marketing" than the dad?

Lol, even one of the presenters had a quiet shock when she found out what goes into "gluten free" products she didn't need, due to opting by diatary choice not any diagnosed condition...

Clever marketing by "food" companies to stay in "the game" with ever changing trends... Or setting trends, in some cases.

Pre cut salad... Nice idea selling it on as potential "compost."
"This was a public information film brought to you by channel 5."

"Soylent green" comes to mind...
 
Listlad said:
Does that happen with cigarettes and alcohol?
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That's a very good question. Mexico was sued by Cahill Inc, not only from Canada but the U.S. as well, and all because Mexico put a tax on Fructose Corn Syrup. I just think it serves as a warning about what might be expected of the U.K. should we think of a trade deal with the U.S.
Personally I'd tell them to stuff it, but the way we are being sold down the river, who knows what the government might do in desperation. I have no doubt that they will "spin" like there's no tomorrow and make out how good a deal it is. I like the deal with the Faeroe Islands. Maybe puffin and chips will be down the "chippy" before we know it. LOL
 
Every time there is a food programme on TV some people here always find something to criticise in it. The most common complaint is it does not mention low carb. Just because a small percentage of diabetics most of who are on this group find it helpful some seem to think it should be the diet for everyone Most of the food programmes are demonised as being to high in carbs but they are not about low carb and why should they be. I do not think anyone would choose to eat the low carb way when they have no need to .How many here would go low carb if they did not have diabetes I know I wouldn't
 
It'd be so easy if it was that simple. Pity it ain't.
 
Pinkorchid said:
Every time there is a food programme on TV some people here always find something to criticise in it. The most common complaint is it does not mention low carb. Just because a small percentage of diabetics most of who are on this group find it helpful some seem to think it should be the diet for everyone Most of the food programmes are demonised as being to high in carbs but they are not about low carb and why should they be. I do not think anyone would choose to eat the low carb way when they have no need to .How many here would go low carb if they did not have diabetes I know I wouldn't
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I suppose one would focus on personal dietary requirements in a program aimed at the general populace..

Top of the pops didn't interest me unless it had a Metal act as my sister could quite happily sit through it, grabbing a drink when something "alternative" charted... ;)

They just took current trends & pointed out what folk are paying the extra for.
Like 12 month old cryogenically stasis apples, diced & bagged.for a generation dropping out the "high chair" & hitting the ground running.. o_O
 
Pinkorchid said:
Every time there is a food programme on TV some people here always find something to criticise in it. The most common complaint is it does not mention low carb. Just because a small percentage of diabetics most of who are on this group find it helpful some seem to think it should be the diet for everyone Most of the food programmes are demonised as being to high in carbs but they are not about low carb and why should they be. I do not think anyone would choose to eat the low carb way when they have no need to .How many here would go low carb if they did not have diabetes I know I wouldn't
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I found it quite an interesting and enlightening programme. As an aside I also recognised the building and the bridge the presenter was stood on as I spent 3 years there at Leicester. A mate of mine came running in one day saying they had just discovered DNA fingerprinting. The rest is history.

I am glad I watched it.
 
Pinkorchid said:
Every time there is a food programme on TV some people here always find something to criticise in it. The most common complaint is it does not mention low carb. Just because a small percentage of diabetics most of who are on this group find it helpful some seem to think it should be the diet for everyone Most of the food programmes are demonised as being to high in carbs but they are not about low carb and why should they be. I do not think anyone would choose to eat the low carb way when they have no need to .How many here would go low carb if they did not have diabetes I know I wouldn't
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Very true, especially in your first sentence, the rate that some people criticize and get worked up about it are are ones who could end up with medical conditions regarding stress and sore knee's too. On your marks, get set, criticize.............. :rolleyes:lol

I looked at the programme because Coeliac and free from foods were mentioned. The programme was 1 hour long, now it may or may not cover 'low carb' (or as I call it, reduced carbs) in the future, because, there are plenty of foods in the supermarket already. '
A 1 hour programme cannot cover all avenue's regarding dietary choices, requirements or medical conditions regarding food.
 
And some members never fail to put a downer on LCHF, funny that?
 
Listlad said:
I noticed there was a big section on gluten free products but nothing relating to low carb foods.

I was surprised when they covered the hibernation of fresh fruit using oxygen depletion. I was not aware of that.
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Because a hour long programme cannot cover everything regarding food, can it ? Being coeliac myself, the programme interested me.
 
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