Supermarket salads 'fattier than a Big Mac
Some supermarket salads contain more fat than a Big Mac, according to new research.
A study conducted by the consumer group Which? has revealed that supposedly healthy options stocked at Morrisons and ASDA contain a very high level of fat, which may boost the need for medical insurance.
An example is the Smedleys Atlantic Prawn Marie Rose Salad, which has 66.3g of fat in it - more than 70 per cent of a man's recommended daily intake.
In contrast, a Big Mac and a medium portion of fries contains 40g of fat and less calories.
Martyn Hocking, editor of the publication, says that the research backs up opinions long-held by Which?.
"A clear, consistent labelling scheme is important to help people spot how much fat, sugar and salt is in the food they're buying," he stated.
In related news, a joint study by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Case Western Reserve University revealed that eating a generally low-fat diet may help to reduce the risk of developing liver cancer, which may interest health insurance customers.
By Stephen Tate 
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