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Vikki Scovell asked: Hi Folks,OK so I know that I am always encouraging you to make fresh healthy food yourselves, but let’s face it, sometimes there isn’t enough time in the day. I want to talk about things that you will commonly find in your ready made food; what they are, and what they means to your health; this way you can make an informed choice about what to pick up and more importantly what to put down.So what is an additive? It is something added to your food to make it last longer, taste better, look palatable, make it easier to manufacture, or cheaper to produce. Within the European Union additives are labeled with an E number which means that the additive has been accepted by the European Community. Many of these officially sanctioned products are still banned in some EU countries, and also in Scandinavia, Russia and Australia. …

Siang Sheng Chng asked: The food you eat does have a significant impact on how you feel. Most of us know what a healthy diet looks like, it is just that the less healthy diet can seem so much more convenient after a long day. Liquid meals of alcoholic type should be approached with caution. Healthy eating is about lifestyle and taking the time to get it together.There are a right number of calories for you to eat each day. This number depends on your age, activity level, and whether you are trying to gain, maintain, or lose weight. Choose the most nutritionally rich foods you can from each food group each day, those packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre, and other nutrients, but lower in calories. Pick foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free and low-fat milk products more often.Citrus fruits like lemons, oranges, grapefruit and limes contain high …

Sidney Doyle asked: We all have reasons for why we pick a dog food. Perhaps a friend recommends it, our dog loves the taste, or it’s packaged attractively. But do you really know what you’re buying? Read on to learn a few simple tips for picking a healthy food for your dog.The power of complete protein. The American Association of Feed Control (the organization that sets guidelines for what dogs need in their food) advises dog food should have at least 18% protein. If your dog is pregnant or lactating the percentage should be higher…at least 22%.Also, keep in mind working dogs require more protein. This could be your cattle dog, search and rescue dog, or any other canine that gets a high level of activity.And pay careful attention to where the protein is coming from. Read the food label to ensure the primary source of protein isn’t coming from …