The ingredients for a healthy life

THE key to good health is to be a food-label detective. Knowing how to decode the hidden sugars and the fat content of foods will lead to a longer, healthier life.

Health experts agree on that. While they may debate the ideal daily intake of sugar, salt and fat, there is a consensus that everyone should, at least, know what they are eating.

That sounds straightforward, but food labels can be hard to interpret.