News & FAQs

From the Crafty Cook kitchen

News from the unit, cooking tips and answers to the questions we get asked most.

Crafty Cook Coconut Curried Lentil Soup easy meal kit in eco-friendly packaging quick and healthy meal
July 3, 2026

Am I eating too much salt?

Healthy eating isn't about perfection—it's about making informed choices, one meal at a time. You don't need to avoid salt completely, but it's worth knowing where it hides.

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June 24, 2026

Is it Bird Seed?

If you've ever visited us at a food festival, farmers' market or country show, you've probably noticed our colourful tubes filled with layers of grains, pulses, herbs and…

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June 24, 2026

I’m Allergic to Onion. Which Crafty Cook Products Can I Buy?

If you're allergic or sensitive to onion, finding convenient foods that are suitable for you can sometimes be a challenge. So, which Crafty Cook products can you enjoy…

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June 11, 2026

How Do We Calculate The Nutritional Values For Crafty Cook Products?

Customers often ask how we know the nutritional information shown on our labels. The answer is simple: we don't guess.

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June 11, 2026

Why Do Traffic-Light Ratings Use Values Per 100g?

Why Do Traffic-Light Ratings Use Values Per 100g? If you've ever looked at a food label and wondered why nutritional information is shown per 100g, you're not alone.…

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June 11, 2026

Can I Trust Food Traffic-Light Labels?

Traffic-light labels don't tell you everything about a food. Read to find out more

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June 11, 2026

Why Do Some Healthy Foods Have Red Traffic-Light Ratings?

Red usually means danger, but that's not always the case when it comes to nutrition

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June 11, 2026

How Does Crafty Cook Calculate Its Red, Amber and Green (RAG) Ratings

How do we calculate our Red Amber and Green ratings here at Crafty Cook?

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May 5, 2026

FOCUS ON CARBOHYDRATES 

Starchy Carbs and Sugars could be the cause of weigh gain, or not being able to loose weight. So here's a few tips and a trick I learnt…

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April 23, 2026

Allergy Awareness

Allergies and Allergens can affect many people in lots of different ways, more info on the Allergy Uk website - and please ask if you have any questions.

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April 9, 2026

Karen T’s Diabetic Story

Karen T's Diabetic Story - from diagnosis to remission within a year. Find out how I did it, and what I learnt along the way. This episode is…

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April 8, 2026

Is it Plastic Packaging?

Definitely no plastic tubes!

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