singalion Posted August 23 Report Share Posted August 23 War on salt, sauces, instant noodles, cooking oil: These will have A to D grades like beverages Aug 22, 2024 SINGAPORE – Singaporeans are overindulging in salt, sauces and seasonings, instant noodles and cooking oil, which can increase the risk of serious health issues such as heart attack and stroke. So, these products will soon have to display the nutritional grades seen on their sugary counterparts to tell consumers at a glance how healthy these are. Such products will be graded A to D – with D being the least healthy choice, having the highest levels of sodium and/or saturated fat, among other possible nutrients. This follows the successful use of the mandatory Nutri-Grade label on pre-packaged and freshly prepared beverages. Drinks that exceed a threshold of sweetness are graded C and D, and there are also prohibitions on advertising such beverages that are grade D. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/war-on-salt-sauces-instant-noodles-cooking-oil-these-will-have-a-to-d-grades-like-beverages Example: Fresh Fruit juices here have received C grades due to the Fruit sugar but are surely more healthy compared to soft drinks and all these flavoured tea drinks. Take chocolate bar or chips... Will we stop eating them just because they are graded D? In Europe they already implemented such grading a long time ago but chips, chocolate bars and soft drinks are still on the shelves and being bought by customers... Will it influence your decision to buy certain products? What is your take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboyclubsg Posted August 23 Report Share Posted August 23 i think there's no harm being more informed on our choices but yeah sometimes, junk food and tidbits hit the spot when you really need them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchDragon Posted August 24 Report Share Posted August 24 No.. I just buy only. Imagine I avoid eating all these, what if one day I did not wake up. All the avoiding comes to vane cuz I didn’t get to enjoy my fav food lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalion Posted August 24 Author Report Share Posted August 24 57 minutes ago, ArchDragon said: No.. I just buy only. Imagine I avoid eating all these, what if one day I did not wake up. All the avoiding comes to vane cuz I didn’t get to enjoy my fav food lol But it depends a bit also, if you intend to stay fit into old age. Otherwise you will have certain nasty diseases and illnesses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egal Posted August 25 Report Share Posted August 25 i think it helps with food choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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