3/4 of Brits say it IS acceptable to bring treats into office
1 year, 11 months ago

3/4 of Brits say it IS acceptable to bring treats into office

Daily Mail  

MailOnline analysis showed a slice can contain 450 calories and 60g of sugar It prompted poll which revealed three-quarters of Brits support cake at work Brining cake to work was today labelled a practice as dangerous as smoking Cakes are brought into offices to celebrate practically anything, from birthdays to leaving-dos and even the relief of reaching 3pm on a Friday afternoon. Professor Jebb's comments also sparked social media fury with defiant Brits, who said comparing cake at work with exposure to cigarette smoke was 'joyless'. Professor Jebb's comments also sparked social media backlash with Brits, who said comparing cake at work with exposure to cigarette smoke as 'joyless'. All fresh, frozen, dried and canned fruit and vegetables count • Base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates, ideally wholegrain • 30 grams of fibre a day: This is the same as eating all of the following: 5 portions of fruit and vegetables, 2 whole-wheat cereal biscuits, 2 thick slices of wholemeal bread and large baked potato with the skin on • Have some dairy or dairy alternatives choosing lower fat and lower sugar options • Eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins • Choose unsaturated oils and spreads and consuming in small amounts • Drink 6-8 cups/glasses of water a day • Adults should have less than 6g of salt and 20g of saturated fat for women or 30g for men a day Source: NHS Eatwell Guide The majority of the public also disapprove of Professor Jebb's stance. Available at Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco, the Maltesers Party Cake is also one of the least healthy options — with 452 calories and 33g of sugar per 100.

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Should cake be kept out of office? The UK debates
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