The recommended portion size for cheese has caused a huge amount of upset this week, because what TF is this?!
Bupa, a private healthcare company, shared a series of photos showing what the correct amount of cheese you should be eating is.
And contrary to what actually goes on in my kitchen, the recommended amount is a measly 30g.
Bupa says you should be eating only enough grated cheese that would fit in a matchbox. A matchbox!!
The healthcare provider also shared what looks like a ‘normal’ portion size, which is about enough to cover a jacket potato, and apparently way too much cheese.
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As a nation of cheese-lovers, the internet has responded swiftly and unhappily to the suggestion that they should cut their portions down so much.
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One person wrote on X: “I don’t need this level of negativity in my life, Bupa.”
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Another commented: “The 2nd photo is the amount of cheese you eat whilst grating yourself the first portion size.”
Someone else wrote: “Image 1) Human serving of cheese. Image 2) Cheese tax to pay the cat or dog.”
Another comment reads: “Dear Bupa. Please don’t take this the wrong way, but – f-absolutely-off…”
And one person said: “My god, let’s us f**king LIVE.”
Bupa has shared a list of the recommended portion sizes for a range of food groups too, including pasta (two to three tablespoons), bread (one slice) and meat (the size of a deck of cards).
Lead Dietitian, Niamh Hennessy said: “A healthy, balanced diet means having the right types of food and drink. Eating too much or too little of any of the major food groups can be bad for your health. So, you need to make sure you’re getting the right amounts.”
Bupa wrote: “Can’t imagine a world without cheese? You’d be surprised to find out the recommended portion sizes! Brace yourself and swipe right. Portion sizes may vary depending on individual circumstances.”
Respectfully, Bupa – I will not be listening to you on this one.
A rosé festival where your ticket includes unlimited wine is returning to Manchester
Lydia Mastrolonardo
A festival dedicated to rosé wine is making a return to Manchester this summer – and your ticket includes unlimited wine.
This year marks the third year of The Beeswing’s Rosé Festival, which has quickly become a staple for all Mancunian wine-lovers.
This outdoor festival will transport you to a French vineyard, with acoustic live music from La Chanteuse, and a setting in amongst the leaft Kampus gardens. Even your four-legged friends are invited to the party.
Head on down to absorb some of that sunshine and get your hands on unlimited glasses of more than 20 different rosés, orange and sparkling wines, sourced from across the world.
Whether you consider yourself a connoisseur or just like the sound of some fizz in the sun, this garden party has plenty of new wines for you to try.
Sit back and relax, chat with suppliers, and if you choose to, you can purchase bottles of some seriously top-notch wines at exclusive reduced rates.
You can expect wines from Raymond Reynolds (Portuguese Wines), Alliance Wines, Hammonds of Knutsford, and Boutinot.
Beeswing in Manchester will host the rosé festival again. Credit: The Manc Group
In the run-up to the festival, The Beeswing are also holding various other opportunities for us to try some delicious wines, including an English Wine Tasting next Sunday.
Wine Tasting with Gusbourne – 28 June – Celebrate English Wine Week at an exclusive tasting experience from 4-6pm, with five Gusbourne wines and some nibbles. Tickets cost £40.
Click HERE to secure your Wine Tasting with Gusbourne tickets.
The Rosé Festival – 4 July – Hosted on the Kampus gardens in Manchester from 12.30pm-3pm. Tickets cost £35 and include unlimited wine and a welcome drink.
Tickets sold out quickly last year and booking in advance is necessary to attend.
Manchester’s tiniest coffee shop has opened in Ancoats serving £2.50 flat whites
Daisy Jackson
A tiny new coffee shop has opened in Ancoats, and it’s already turning heads with a simple mission – making quality coffee affordable again.
7ZZ (pronounced ‘seven zeez’) has quietly launched on Oldham Road in a space no bigger than your arm span.
Owner Joe Stephens is bringing speciality coffee prices back down to earth with flat whites starting from just £2.50 and matcha from only £4.
In a city where a morning coffee can easily set you back more than a fiver, the new independent hopes to bridge the gap between premium coffee shops and budget chains.
The compact café may be easy to miss at first glance, but its menu packs plenty of personality. Alongside classic espresso-based drinks, customers can pick up ceremonial-grade matcha, iced barista-made coffees, and vibrant ube lattes made properly (no purple syrup in sight).
Joe says the idea behind 7ZZ was to create a space where customers don’t have to choose between quality and affordability, with a price list that rivals Greggs.
Adding to the appeal is a selection of pastries from Sticky Fingers, the popular Stockport bakery known for its indulgent sweet treats.
Joe Stephens at 7ZZ in AncoatsIced matcha and ube lattes start at just £47ZZ has Sticky Fingers bakes on the counter
With fresh bakes like croissants and custard buns lining the counter each day, the new opening looks set to become a popular stop for commuters and locals alike.
As Ancoats continues to cement its reputation as one of Manchester’s best neighbourhoods for food and drink, 7ZZ is offering something increasingly rare – speciality coffee that doesn’t come with a speciality price tag.
7ZZ Coffee is now open at 116 Oldham Road, Ancoats, M4 6AG.
Daisy Jackson -
5th April 2024 
