Calorie-laden alcoholic drinks, when consumed over the recommended limit, can add empty calories and you may not be aware of this when consuming. Some people prefer homogenised cow’s milk, as homogenisation breaks down the fat molecules, making the milk easier to digest. Kerry is a member of the The Royal Society of Medicine, Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT).

If you have any concerns about your general health, you should contact your local health care provider. Whether you’re drinking coffee, tea, caffeinated soft drinks or even hot chocolate, low doses of caffeine may make you feel more alert, energetic and mentally sharp. The limits have been in place since November 2006 and their introduction marked the end of a ban on liquids in the cabin imposed three months earlier, when British police said they had foiled a plot to blow up as many as 10 planes using explosives hidden in drinks bottles. Often explained as 'liquid calories,' drinks with high amounts of sugar, caffeine and added sweeteners can be detrimental to some people's diets and often can cause weight gain.Yes, it’s lower in fat and calories than whole milk, and marginally higher in calcium, but some experts suggest that the saturated fat in dairy may not be a problem in terms of heart health. Nutritional information can usually be found on the back of product packaging; however some companies have made it easier to see by using either colour-coded labelling or Guideline Daily Amounts on the front of packaging. We are confident that the industry as a whole understands their responsibility to step up and deliver for children and their families.

This depletes the amount retained by the bones and possibly contributes to bone weakening and osteoporosis. Mixed drinks like cocktails also increase in calories due to various additives like syrups, with a standard mai tai at 350 calories.Make a joint plan with a friend(s) to reduce intake so you don't feel added pressure when socialising. The company is working hard to reduce its impact on the environment in everything it does - growing more while using less in areas such as energy and water use, waste reduction and recycling - and by encouraging people to think more about the positive impact they can have on their local environment. Semi-skimmed is low enough in fat to be a ‘low-fat’ food, but it also has lower levels of fat-soluble vitamins than full-fat milk. A third of children leave primary school overweight or obese, while severe obesity in Year 6 children has now reached an all-time high. Always ask your GP or a dietitian for advice if you have queries about breastfeeding or your baby has a milk allergy – some alternatives, like soya drinks, may be unsuitable.