Often Asked Questions

Should I be drinking bottled water instead of water from the tap?

Water is a great thirst quencher and tap water is fine. Tap water is cheap, available and safe
to drink

Is it OK to reheat food in the microwave?

Microwave ovens make reheating food easy but be aware that the food may not heat evenly.
This means that food (such as casseroles) may need to be stirred occasionally to heat evenly.
Reheating food using a microwave is quick and this means that there is minimal loss of food value. Always use microwave safe food containers. Whatever container you use, there should be some way for steam to escape during the heating process. Always take care when removing the lid or cover from heated food just in case steam has accumulated.

Can I reheat left over food more than once?

The best advice is NO. Reheating more than once increases the risk of bacterial growth and
this could lead to food related illness.

Can people with diabetes have a little sugar in their diet?

People with diabetes do not have to have a sugar free diet. They can have a little sugar.
This means they may have a teaspoon of sugar in tea or coffee; they may have a little jam or
honey on toast, they may have a piece of cake and they can have dessert. Small amounts of
these foods can be part of a healthy diet. Special ‘diabetic’ foods are not necessary.