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Food labels are a joke now

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Since when is 4% protein high? Milk and soy companies claim it is 555

Under 10% is low.

Vegemite is 25%!

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  • FolkGuitar
    FolkGuitar

    Labels? Don't bother! "No Sugar Added!" ... means lots of High Fructose Corn Syrup "Stevia Syrup"... means 0.5% Stevia, and 99% Malitol Anything to make a profit.

  • cjinchiangrai
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    Vegemite is also high sodium and disgusting.

  • Rockyroad
    Rockyroad

    Sodium is essential for good health. Vegemite tastes great. Packed with B vitamins too. You must be a pom.

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Vegemite is also high sodium and disgusting.

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1 minute ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Vegemite is also high sodium and disgusting.

Sodium is essential for good health. Vegemite tastes great. Packed with B vitamins too. You must be a pom.

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3 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Vegemite tastes great. Packed with V vitamins too.

Lucky you live in Australia, its expensive here. How much are you paying for the 560 gram jar?

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From AI and Japan

  • The Findings: In some Japanese cohorts (especially among those with existing conditions like chronic kidney disease or the elderly), researchers found that those with a moderate-to-high salt intake (around 8–10g per day) actually had better survival rates than those on very restrictive diets (under 6g per day).

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Single 5g teaspoon of original Vegemite provides a massive chunk of your daily requirements for these four:

  • B1 (Thiamine): ~50% RDI. Essential for brain function and converting food into energy.

  • B9 (Folate): ~50% RDI. Crucial for DNA synthesis and reducing fatigue.

  • B2 (Riboflavin): ~25% RDI. Supports the nervous system and skin health.

  • B3 (Niacin): ~25% RDI. Important for energy release and cholesterol metabolism.

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Half a teaspoon of vegemite is 2% of the ideal salt intake.

AI is sure more helpful than salt haters!

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2 hours ago, Rockyroad said:

Since when is 4% protein high? Milk and soy companies claim it is 555

Under 10% is low.

Vegemite is 25%!

Why would you even care about any of that? You eat cheap meals high in low quality carbs, mainly rice and noodles and wash it down with high quantities of beer. And based on your BMI, you are in the obese class. Try going on a caloric deficit for once in your life. It will do you a lot of good for your health.

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12 minutes ago, BilllyGOAT said:

Why would you even care about any of that? You eat cheap meals high in low quality carbs, mainly rice and noodles and wash it down with high quantities of beer. And based on your BMI, you are in the obese class. Try going on a caloric deficit for once in your life. It will do you a lot of good for your health.

My health is very good. Rice and noodles are very poor foods to eat. Not much protein and will shorten your life.

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Labels? Don't bother!

"No Sugar Added!" ... means lots of High Fructose Corn Syrup
"Stevia Syrup"... means 0.5% Stevia, and 99% Malitol

Anything to make a profit.

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2 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

Labels? Don't bother!

"No Sugar Added!" ... means lots of High Fructose Corn Syrup
"Stevia Syrup"... means 0.5% Stevia, and 99% Malitol

Anything to make a profit.

The government should bring in guidelines for advertising. Should not have to read fine print. Big labels on front showing protein and sugar %. Protein being the main extender of life and sugar the main killer.

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Professor Tim Noakes diet

The Green List (Eat to Hunger)
These are the foundation of the diet and contain almost no carbohydrates.
Animal Proteins: Beef, lamb, poultry, fish, eggs, and organ meats.
Healthy Fats: Avocado, butter, ghee, lard, and high-quality olive oil.
Vegetables: Leafy greens (spinach, kale), cruciferous vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage), zucchini, and cucumbers.
Fermented Foods: Full-fat Greek yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut (in moderation).
🟠 The Orange List (Exercise Caution)
These contain some carbs and should be limited if you are trying to lose weight or reverse insulin resistance.
Nuts: Raw almonds, walnuts, pecans, and macadamias.
Fruits: Berries (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries) and lemons/limes.
Dairy: Whole milk and soft cheeses.
🔴 The Red List (Avoid Completely)
These items are considered highly inflammatory or insulin-spiking.
Sugar: All added sugars, honey, agave, and high-fructose corn syrup.
Grains: Wheat, oats, barley, rye, rice, and corn (including "whole grains").
Seed Oils: Margarine, sunflower oil, and "vegetable" blends.
Processed Snacks: Chips, crackers, and most "low-fat" labeled products.

I think I was in Ecuador and they had Total Fat, Sodium, Cholesterol and Sugar that had either green or yellow horizontal image showing amount. Could quickly glance at image then look at food label for other details.

Always that why don't other countries require this type of nutritional info.

We probably know the answer. A lot of money in treating the problems caused by eating excessive quantities of some foods then educating the customer at the point of sale

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2 minutes ago, J Branche said:

I think I was in Ecuador and they had Total Fat, Sodium, Cholesterol and Sugar that had either green or yellow horizontal image showing amount. Could quickly glance at image then look at food label for other details.

Always that why don't other countries require this type of nutritional info.

We probably know the answer. A lot of money in treating the problems caused by eating excessive quantities of some foods then educating the customer at the point of sale

Color labels are a great idea. Have Green, orange and red for the key things. B12 is very important like the others.

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5 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

The Red List (Avoid Completely)

The Orange List (Exercise Caution)
These contain some carbs and should be limited if you are trying to lose weight or reverse insulin resistance.
Nuts: Raw almonds, walnuts, pecans, and macadamias.
Fruits: Berries (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries) and lemons/limes.
These items are considered highly inflammatory or insulin-spiking.
Sugar: All added sugars, honey, agave, and high-fructose corn syrup.
Grains: Wheat, oats, barley, rye, rice, and corn (including "whole grains").
Seed Oils: Margarine, sunflower oil, and "vegetable" blends.

Who has made up this list. Honey, oats, wheat flakes, are all good for you as in muesli.

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1 minute ago, wil iam not said:

Who has made up this list. Honey, oats, wheat flakes, are all good for you as in muesli.

Professor Tim Noakes. A doctor and runner.

What are your credentials?

He is a world-renowned South African scientist, medical doctor, and emeritus professor of exercise and sports science at the University of Cape Town. He is famous for his low carb diet and has run more than 70 marathons and ultramarathons.

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In this day and age of highly processed foods one has to be a bit reckless to eat foods or purchase foods without reading the labels first. The amount of toxic ingredients in so many foods that are on the supermarket shelves is somewhat scary.

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10 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

Who has made up this list. Honey, oats, wheat flakes, are all good for you as in muesli.

Honey is primarily made of two simple sugars: fructose (about 40%) and glucose (about 30%).

  • Fructose: Processed by the liver; excessive amounts can lead to fatty liver, a major driver of insulin resistance.

  • Glucose: Spikes blood sugar immediately, requiring the pancreas to release insulin.

2. Glycemic Index (GI)

Honey generally has a slightly lower Glycemic Index than white sugar (GI \approx 58 for honey vs. 65 for table sugar). However, this is still considered a high-to-medium GI food. While it causes a slightly slower rise in blood sugar than refined sugar, it still triggers a significant insulin response.

27 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

The government should bring in guidelines for advertising. Should not have to read fine print. Big labels on front showing protein and sugar %. Protein being the main extender of life and sugar the main killer.

Sounds like socialism like they have in Australia. Government saying what to do. I thought you like Thailand for lack of rules. Makes you think.

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1 minute ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

Sounds like socialism like they have in Australia. Government saying what to do. I thought you like Thailand for lack of rules. Makes you think.

Thailand has labelling and the soy milk has more protein in it.

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10 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

What are your credentials?

78 years old, 68 kg, 5 ft 9'', 55 years on the road as a bass/guitar/piano player, NO EXERCISE since school. Lived in mid-Thailand for 15 years with my lovely 55 yr old Mrs.

Home made muesli, bread, wine, cannabis oil, fresh pork, chicken and prawns from my village folk......oh yes, a lifelong Man City fan!.

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3 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

78 years old, 68 kg, 5 ft 9'', 55 years on the road as a bass/guitar/piano player, NO EXERCISE since school. Lived in mid-Thailand for 15 years with my lovely 55 yr old Mrs.

Home made muesli, bread, wine, cannabis oil, fresh pork, chicken and prawns from my village folk......oh yes, a lifelong Man City fan!.

How far can you walk or swim non stop?

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4 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

How far can you walk or swim non stop?

WHY? Neither. The odd bike ride to get beer at the local shop.

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1 minute ago, wil iam not said:

WHY? Neither. The odd bike ride to get beer at the local shop.

Do you expect to live to 90yo?

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1 minute ago, Rockyroad said:

Do you expect to live to 90yo?

WHY? My Dad had a stroke at 66, and lived more or less alone until 88. So I am hoping I can match him. If not, eff it!

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1 minute ago, wil iam not said:

WHY? My Dad had a stroke at 66, and lived more or less alone until 88. So I am hoping I can match him. If not, eff it!

Are you on any meds?

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12 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

How far can you walk or swim non stop?

Surely stopping when swimming would mean drowning? 🤔

2 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Are you on any meds?

Amlodepine for BP and Doxadozin to relax arteries down below. I was taking Finisteride to shrink my prostate, but after 5 years if it has not done it's job, I stopped.

Now I take a mixture with warm water of turmeric, ginger, soda bic, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey every morning and evening. No nocturnal peeing since starting months ago and BP average is 122/76/50

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3 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Surely stopping when swimming would mean drowning? 🤔

Have you never swam before?

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2 hours ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Vegemite is also high sodium and disgusting.

Its lush.

A dollop on the girlie's doot before I toss her salad, Fantastic.

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