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Holland's pies

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eric89660
eric89660

I know that pies are not the healthiest,but I thought a cheese and onion wouldn't harm too much.Looking at the ingredients,I noticed that the flour used to make the pastry has added iron,etc.Is it safe to assume that this is at a lower level than that added to cereals as no level is quoted? I noticed that Tesco pies and Soreen malt loaf are the same.

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  • philx
    philx eric89660

    Posted

    Hi Eric

    I think it is all a mind field re ingredients, I have always eaten hovis

    Wholemeal bread,says nothing on the packaging, I phoned hovis they

    Said yes iron is included in the processing, asked them why it's not mentioned

    On the ingredients for our condition ,they had no idea what hemochromatosis

    Was,they said they would look into it,not going to hold my breath???

    So it could apply to almost anything ,where iron is included but not

    Mentioned.

    Stir clear of our main culprits ,and just be sensible.

    Cheers philx

  • mike80628
    mike80628 eric89660

    Posted

    Hi......pretty much eat what you want. It can't be controlled by diet, only phlebs. I eat what I want now. I've given up looking at labels. Have plenty of calcium and tea and turmeric when you eat, give blood regularly, and your levels will stay low. I'm going every two months at the mo, eating what I want, though Def not much red meat...my latest level was 8.....a little low, so may donate less often in the new year. You eat your pie and enjoy!

    • philx
      philx mike80628

      Posted

      Hi mike

      I'm a terrible eater if I read every lable I would starve,in Malta now

      6 restraunts in the hotel try them all,having a few beers too worry

      About things when I get back????

      (Weather is very hot to boot)

      Cheers Philx

    • mike80628
      mike80628 philx

      Posted

      I know fellow hh sufferers....we all eat and drink what we want when we want...end of!! Have a good time....
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