Ask the expert
Q Is the craze for ‘clean eating’ safe?
A ‘Clean eating’ has become very popular, especially on social media, although people disagree about what it is. Some say it means eating whole foods in their natural, unrefined state; others avoid anything with additives, including chemicals such as preservatives, genetically modified foods, or salt, sugars, and fats.
Some cut out dairy products or gluten (wheat protein), but true gluten sensitivity can have serious health implications and should be properly diagnosed with appropriate tests before modifying your diet.
The National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) has warned that three million young people may be putting their.
