A study published this week showed that when we pay for food with cash we make healthier choices and steer clear of junk food and impulse purchases. Cash should also keep your weight down as researchers suggested that there is a link between rising obesity and the use of cash cards in America. Great news for those of us worried about the recent cuts and for those wanting to cut their waist line down too!

The Dirty Dozen: A UK Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce
You may have seen the Dirty Dozen list online — but did you know the widely shared version is based on US data? For UK shoppers, PAN-UK publishes its own annual list based on British government testing. Here’s what it reveals, why pesticide cocktails are a greater concern than single residues, and how to use the data to make smarter choices at the supermarket.


