Sheffield Is Sweet Enough

It's #SugarAwarenessWeek! 🍭🥣 Excessive sugar intake is a concern in Europe, contributing to health issues like obesity and type 2 diabetes. The good news is that there are simple ways you can take control, cut down on sugar and improve your well-being. Discover how👇

Sugar and Health. Why are we campaigning for sugar reduction? #SugarAwarenessWeek Eaten in moderation (5% of total energy intake per day for free sugars), sugar can be part of a healthy diet. Current data however shows we are eating much more than this limit (🧵)(1/6)

We should all be able to enjoy a trip to the coffee shop, & it's no shock these items contain sugar, but there's no need for them to contain over the daily free-sugar limit in order to taste great actiononsugar.org/sugar-awarenes… #SugarAwarenessWeek

Over 1/3 of drinks and sweets sold in major high street coffee shops exceed an adult's maximum daily limit of sugar! Help @actiononsugar campaign for new industry taxes to come into force during #SugarAwarenessWeek by joining the conversation and using the hashtag.

How can you avoid sweet temptations this Christmas? Our latest blog post shares the tricks supermarkets play to control your purchasing decisions and some tips to make healthier choices. Read it here sheffieldissweetenough.org/blog/how-do-gr…

Are you diabetic? Want to improve your health and wellbeing? Head to The Circle on November 11th for a free lunch and talk on diabetes from a team of experts. Book free tickets now via eventbrite.co.uk/e/diabetes-and… #diabetesawarenessmonth

Did you know that what you eat can affect how you think and feel? This #Worldmentalhealthday we're sharing some essential advice for the best foods to eat to boost your mood. Head to our blog to find out more - sheffieldissweetenough.org/blog/how-can-s…

Did you know kids aged 7 to 11 should have no more than 5.5 teaspoons of sugar in a day! Make a few healthy swaps with low-sugar alternatives to keep them in the healthy range. Get tips on our website sheffieldissweetenough.org

This week's 5 top tips in todays @SheffieldStar come from Natasha Gallotan, a student at @sheffhallamuni who did a placement with us. She talks about food waste and how we can all do our bit to help save the planet - and some money! #FoodWaste #FiveTopTips

Just had a special delivery - these amazing new flyers from @sweetenoughshef! 🙌

Important research from @1stepsnutrition today on the prevalence of ultra-processed baby & toddler foods & snacks. They are often packaged & marketed as 'healthy' but we are all being misled... #BabyFood #ChildHealth #Nutrition

Who's going to Sheffield's food festival? This year's event will have over 50 traders, 16 acts, 2 DJs, and 3 special evening events. It's a great way to get together with friends and family to support your local community. #sheffieldfoodfestival #visitsheffield

If you suffer with anxiety eating healthy balanced meals with plenty of wholegrains and leafy green vegetables can help. Try to avoid alcohol, caffeine and sugary or processed foods and remember to drink lots of water. #Mentalhealthawareness2023

Did you know it's #NationalVegetarianWeek? Running between the 15th – 21st May, the aim is to highlight the benefits & pleasures of a meat-free diet. Check out our new blog for more info... eatsmartsheffield.co.uk/2023/05/15/nat…

As part of their Health Week, we visited @OughtibridgeP this morning to talk about sugar. The children became sugar detectives in hunting out sugar heroes & sugar suspects - and think they were amazed at how much sugar there is in different drinks! @sweetenoughshef

Having a healthy start to 2023? Look out for the green stickers at @PlacesLeisure in Norton. We've put green stickers on all snacks and drinks that are lower in saturated fat, less than 220 calories and contain less than 6g of sugar per serving. Go for a healthier choice!

Ever noticed that many vending machines and cafes in sports centres are filled with high sugar drinks & snacks?🤔 We were delighted to see the ongoing work of @sweetenoughshef on display at @movemoresheff Graves Leisure Centre last night...👍 #MakingaDifference #HealthyChoices

New Breakfast Recipes booklet launched today by @actiononsugar as part of #SugarAwarenessWeek. It contains donated recipes from charities, registered nutritionists and dietitians - all low in sugar. I have donated a recipe for Veggie Stuffed Omelette. 👉actiononsugar.org/sugar-awarenes…

What do you have for breakfast? Why not make a simple change during Sugar Awareness Week to make breakfast healthier. You’ll find lots of sugar swap ideas on our website sheffieldissweetenough.org #SugarAwarenessWeek #Healthybreakfast #lowsugarbreakfast #Sheffieldissweetenough

Join us for Sugar Awareness Week 2022. 14th - 20th November It’s time to highlight that we shouldn’t be sold a dessert for our first meal of the day! See our website for more details and ways to get involved actiononsugar.org/sugar-awarenes… #SugarAwarenessWeek