Salt levels, flavour and tasteUpdated 7 days ago

Some of our customers ask why Field Doctor's ready meals may have a different taste compared to some less healthy options on the market.

We carefully balance the amount of salt in our meals, keeping each meal under 1.8g of salt, which follows advice from the British Dietetic Association (BDA). 

This means our meals aren’t classed as low in salt, but they’re not high in salt either.If you like extra seasoning, feel free to add your own touch. You might like herbs, spices, or a squeeze of lemon. 

If you do add salt, remember that adults should have no more than 6 grams a day – that’s about one level teaspoon. This includes salt already in food and any salt you add yourself.If you’re used to higher salt meals, ours might taste a bit different at first. But your taste buds can adapt – research shows our capacity to taste salt increases within the space of a few weeks of a lower-salt diet.

https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/salt.html 

Our meals are also not high in fat or sugar, and each meal contains a large variety and quantity of vegetables, at least 2 of your 5 a day in the full sized meals, as well as wholegrains and other nutritionally dense ingredients.

While all this means our meals may have a more subtle flavour, rest assured that they are carefully designed by our dietitians to deliver all the essential nutrients you need to support your dietary needs and well-being. All while being as convenient as possible for you to enjoy.

Furthermore, some of our meals are designed for specific dietary needs, while some are for general health. Please contact our customer services team to make sure the meals you are ordering are the best fit for your needs.

We appreciate you choosing our nutritious meals and being part of our health-conscious community.