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Supermarket basic range foods

Shouldn't these be healthy as well as cheap?Just picked up a tin of 'low price' baked beans from Mother in Laws cupboard - they are on a low salt diet and they don't know anything about labels, just very cautious about prices.The salt appears at the end of the list and is not highlighted as an ingredient which should be checked so you don't spot it straight away.Per half canSalt 2.5gof which sodium is 0.8g.Why do the 'healthy eating' food ranges cost so much more?

Sarah Felstead ● 7179d3 Comments

I know! Its almost like a conspiracy when you think about it! It is a shame really that 'basic' brands dont seem to be a healthy alternative when you think of all the campaigning by chefs and now the government with the "eat less than 6g of salt" advertisments.  The thing about it is - how can something that obviously has "more" bad stuff in it cost so little, when the foods that are supposed to have "less" cost more?  Something doesnt add up there!  It seems that the words 'healthy options' is almost a licence to print money!

Andy Gilbert ● 7178d

Shame is, who the basic ranges are being aimed at.

Sarah Felstead ● 7178d

I know Sarah!  It seems that 'Healthy Eating' is big business!  There has been a program on TV about this, and the most true statement to come out of it was "The only problem is, it doesnt cost a lot to ruin your health"

Andy Gilbert ● 7178d