Shan23 it is very overwhelming for me also, i get a bit strict on it and then loose my grip and get a bit lazy again. We don't seem to have any really detrimental effects but i try and be smart about what we eat just for our own benefit.

I was having sleep issues with DD but have since got a little tough on our resettling and have had some success without having to look too much into the diet.

As Willow5 said it really does vary as to who the numbers will effect and how.

It's a hard enough with the pre-packed things but to even begin looking at fruit and veg is a scary thought also isn't it!?

Just wondering if anyone else saw last night that Coles are going to start having no artificial colours and added MSG in their range of food and drink? It's another step forward, not quite enough but we're getting there.