Top 10 'healthy' foods dietitians say you need to think twice about

It's easy to assume foodstuffs such as rice cakes, energy bars, and popcorn are good for us but dietitians say we need to think before we put them in our shopping basket  
Top 10 'healthy' foods dietitians say you need to think twice about

Some of the foods you might need to think twice about giving staple status

From celebrity endorsements and social media influencers to targeted ads and billboards, layers of canny marketing are aimed at our dietary choices.

Two years ago, the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland introduced new rules restricting the marketing of high-fat, high-salt, and sugary foods, a move made with children and young people in mind.

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