Shorts

How can you tell if a jam is of good quality? Look at the fruit content, ingredients, added sugar and the differences between jam, extra jam, marmalade and spread.

A protein bar is not always a healthy choice. Find out how to recognise a good‑quality protein bar and what to watch out for in the ingredients, sugar content and calories.

Nut butters under the microscope: what they should (and shouldn't) contain, how to choose a quality option without palm oil, sugar or xylitol, tips for use, incorporating them during weight loss and how to deal with oil separation.

Marketing claims on packaging are often misleading. Find out what “high protein”, “light, and “zero” really mean, how to read labels, compare products and choose based on actual nutritional value.

Are tinned meats really of poor quality? Find out how to recognise good quality, what to look for in the ingredients and when it might make sense to have some at home.

Find out what oats contain, how to choose them and why they are great for satiety, cholesterol, weight loss and a quick, healthy breakfast.