Author Susie Burrell is a leading Australian dietitian and nutritionist, founder of Shape Me, co-host of The Nutrition Couch podcast and prominent media spokesperson, with regular appearances in both print and television media commenting on all areas of diet, weight loss and nutrition.
There is nothing wrong with enjoying a little sauce with a meal – indeed there are literally hundreds to choose from in supermarkets with close to entire aisle dedicated to a range of gravies, seasonings and mixed sauces to create your own delicious meals at home.
There is also big differences in the nutritional make up of these sauces, with marinades and sauces differing widely when it comes to fat, sugar, calorie and salt content.
In an attempt to make healthier choices, without needed your reading glasses to inspect tiny jars and their ingredient lists, here are some of the most common meal sauces, and what you can find in them.
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