Healthy food

Healthy food

Life expectancy in the UK is longer than ever, but the number of people with chronic illnesses looks set to rise and many of those illnesses are linked to lifestyle.

Nearly one in four adults and over one in ten children aged 2-10 are obese (Health Survey for England 2011). The reasons why people become overweight are complex, but we believe the solution lies in a balanced diet and active lifestyle. To achieve this, we'll continue to reduce salt, saturated fat, fat and sugar in our own brand products between now and 2020 and we will lead on providing clear nutritional information, enabling our customers to make informed choices.

Read more about our commitments and progress in Sainsbury's 20 by 20 Sustainability Plan.

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The Wells Family Challenge Quarterly Update

The Wells Sittingbourne

As we approach the half-way point of the Sainsbury’s Pharmacy Wells Family Challenge, I wanted to provide an update on the impact that the pharmacist intervention is having on our families’ health.

By Annie Denny on 11 May 2012

Promoting healthier lifestyles

Our ambition is to be 'best for food and health'. As this suggests, it is not just about making the healthier choice the easiest choice, but also inspiring people to live a healthier life style.

By Annie Denny on 21 October 2011

Improving customer health with Sainsbury's Diets

Sainsbury's Diets

Being healthy is about more than just food, and as part of our comprehensive health strategy, we have continued to improve and develop our health services for customers and colleagues.

By Annie Denny on 13 September 2011

Sainsbury's pharmacies

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Our pharmacies are an important part of our health offer, providing a local community service within our stores. Our skilled pharmacists offer a wide range of health services, from prescription collection to diabetes screening, making healthcare accessible and easy to fit into day-to-day life.

By Annie Denny on 29 August 2011

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