Healthy Food Guide Magazine

22 April 2014

MANY OF YOU CONTACTED US for advice last month, when the newspapers singled out bananas as the bad guy in the fruit bowl because of their sugar content (equivalent to 5tsp). We wanted to put the record straight, so asked our HFG experts to investigate the controversial issue – read the facts in should we be afraid of fruit? on p20. To help you prepare for Easter and all the indulgence the holiday usually brings, we’ve included healthier takes on the season’s highlights: lighter chocolate bakes, a leaner lamb roast and even low‑fat chips for your Good Friday fish supper. And, for anyone determined to keep to 2,000 calories even on treat days, our nutrition consultant Juliette Kellow has introduced a new series called calorie counter. Find out how to steer through the excess on easter sunday while still having fun (p91). We know you love to cook, as we get lots of feedback about recipes. Don’t forget to let us know how you’ve adapted your favourites – email those tasty tips and we’ll print the best for other readers to share. Melanie Leyshon, editor