So how do you make sure you are eating the right stuff?
It can be overwhelming checking the Nutritional labels especially when you don’t know the required amounts. Your bowl of cereal should be
High in dietary Fibre:
RDI: 25g for women 30g for men
Low in Sugar: if there is more than 15g of sugar per 100g put that cereal back on shelf. Keep in mind some breakfast cereals have a high sugar content due the fruits in it. Check the ingredients. Avoid cereals high-added in sugars.
Low in Saturated Fats: Not a major issue in cereals but generally a higher with cereals containing nuts. Heart Foundation recommends no more than 1.5g/100g
Recommended buys according to CHOICE *
Uncle Toby’s Weet-bix Lite
Shredded Wheat
Abundant Earth Organic Puffed Corn
Alternatives to Cereal:
* (Two) egg white scrambled with chives and 1 Slice of wholegrain toast
* Raw oats with water (soy or skim milk) with a handful of berries
* Puffed rice, almonds and handful of Sultanas with dairy or soy milk (can add honey)
* (Two) egg white scrambled with chives and 1 Slice of wholegrain toast
* Raw oats with water (soy or skim milk) with a handful of berries
* Puffed rice, almonds and handful of Sultanas with dairy or soy milk (can add honey)
* Two poached eggs with spinach and a drizzle of olive oil
* Two boiled eggs and 1 slice of whole grain toast + 1 tablespoon avocado
* Soy + linseed , banana smoothie
* Two boiled eggs and 1 slice of whole grain toast + 1 tablespoon avocado
* Soy + linseed , banana smoothie
These are just a few of the abundant healthy breakfast options.
The below rates the most sold and favorite cereals on the market, you d be surprised!
Thumbs up
Sanitarium Weet-Bix
A high-fibre option, its only letdown is its moderately high sodium.
Kellogg's Sultana Bran
It’s high in fibre, and, even though it is high in sugar, this is mainly derived from the sultanas
Kellogg’s All Bran
is a very high-fibre option
OK
Uncle Toby's Plus
High in sugar which is mainly from the dried fruit. However, according to the ingredients list, Essentials for Women and Omega 3 Lift have more added sugar than fruit.
Kellogg’s Just Right Original
has a moderate amount of fibre, and sultanas and dried apricot pieces contribute to the high sugar content.
Thumbs Down
Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain
Kellogg’s Special k
Kellogg’s Coco Pops
Kellogg’s Cornflakes
Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Cornflakes
If you d like more information hop on to http://www.choice.com.au/, They have an extensive table with about 166 cereals which were put the “Healthy “ test !
Remember breakfast is vital for a productive day make sure you start it right !!!
Shantini Iyngkaran
The below rates the most sold and favorite cereals on the market, you d be surprised!
Thumbs up
Sanitarium Weet-Bix
A high-fibre option, its only letdown is its moderately high sodium.
Kellogg's Sultana Bran
It’s high in fibre, and, even though it is high in sugar, this is mainly derived from the sultanas
Kellogg’s All Bran
is a very high-fibre option
OK
Uncle Toby's Plus
High in sugar which is mainly from the dried fruit. However, according to the ingredients list, Essentials for Women and Omega 3 Lift have more added sugar than fruit.
Kellogg’s Just Right Original
has a moderate amount of fibre, and sultanas and dried apricot pieces contribute to the high sugar content.
Thumbs Down
Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain
Kellogg’s Special k
Kellogg’s Coco Pops
Kellogg’s Cornflakes
Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Cornflakes
If you d like more information hop on to http://www.choice.com.au/, They have an extensive table with about 166 cereals which were put the “Healthy “ test !
Remember breakfast is vital for a productive day make sure you start it right !!!
Shantini Iyngkaran
www.energialifestyle.com
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