Balance is the key to healthy eating

Faced with health warnings about obesity and diabetes, mother of two young boys Esther N McCarthy goes on a month-long crusade to cut down her family’s sugar intake.

“PLEEEASE, Mom, just one treat. PLEASE”. He’s five, he’s loud and he wants his fix. It’s day one of our attempt to slash sugar intake for one month.

“What about a lovely rice cake?” I offer. But his mother’s sickly sweet smile ain’t working. “I’ll only take a chocolate treat,” he pouts.