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What do GI and GL mean and what’s the difference between them

GI measures carbohydrate quality – i.e. how much a carbohydrate will affect blood sugar. It is a ranking of foods from 0 to 100 that tells us whether a carbohydrate food will raise blood … See more

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what is it and what does it mean for you

WEBWritten by Catherine Saxelby on Monday, 18 August 2014. The Health Star Rating (HSR) system ranks food products on a scale from half to five stars on the front …

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7 types of sugar

WEB2. Caster sugar has the same composition as granulated sugar, but the crystals are smaller so it dissolves quickly. It's best for baking, especially light sponges …

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5 steps to calculate the Health Star Rating

WEBWhere to find the relevant documents. All this material comes from the Health Star Rating websitewebsite.To find these docs, go to the left-hand Menu and …

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How much fat should I eat a day

WEB30 per cent of your kilojoules from fat translates to. 65 grams of total fat a day. for an adult moderately-active woman who's not on a diet and is consuming 8400kJ …

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What exactly is panela

WEBOn page 147 the book says: “Panela is the most common name for the traditional sugar produced and consumed throughout Latin America and the Caribbean …

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The truth about lecithin

WEBFunctions. Lecithin: is used in the structure of cell membranes. Unlike vitamins or minerals, lecithin is not an essential nutrient, but it does contain choline and …

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How to convert sodium to salt (and salt to sodium)

WEBTo convert sodium to salt, multiply the sodium figure in milligrams (mg) by 2.5 and then divide by 1,000. So: milligrams of sodium x 2.5 = milligrams of salt. Divide by …

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Q. Which bran is best – wheat bran or oat bran

WEBWheat bran (unprocessed bran) At over 40 per cent fibre, wheat bran has the highest fibre content and is rich in insoluble fibre. It is a good choice for a healthy digestive system …

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The Worst 30 Foods for you to eat (beware)

WEBWritten by Catherine Saxelby on Wednesday, 08 October 2014. Tagged: Health Star Rating, junk food. Using the new Health Star Rating, I’ve calculated the …

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Q. Some foods are labelled ‘no MSG’. What does MSG stand for …

WEBA. MSG stands for monosodium glutamate or additive code number 621.It is used by the food industry and restaurateurs as a flavour enhancer – it doesn't have a flavour of its …

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Butter vs Margarine. Which is best

WEBMargarine for your heart. If you have high cholesterol or a family history of heart disease, then margarine is a wiser choice for a couple of reasons: 1. Margarine …

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Soul Origin Salads

WEBOrder the small size – this is all your body needs. Utilise Soul Origin’s option of combining two or three salads in the one container – choose a pasta salad plus a …

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Kilojoules and fast food – the “in-your-face” facts

WEBUS studies have shown that parents order healthier meals for their children when the kilojoule count of a food is displayed – although their own eating habits remain …

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Nutella. The full (correct) list of ingredients

WEBNutella contains hazelnuts, cocoa powder, skim milk powder, vegetable oil, sugar, soy lecithin and vanillin. Yes these are the ingredients in Nutella but not in their correct …

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Product Snapshot: Up & Go Reduced Sugar Vanilla Ice

WEBThis new Up & Go has 7.5g or 2 teaspoons less total sugars (11.8g versus the original’s 19.3g), which is a 30 per cent difference. Now while this isn’t a lot, it is …

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Q: What are high-oleic peanuts

WEBWritten by Catherine Saxelby on Thursday, 11 July 2013. A. High-oleic peanuts are peanuts that contain a higher amount of oleic acid compared to standard …

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Product review: Lite n' Easy

WEBEating well to nourish yourself – putting your mental health and wellbeing at the forefront – is gaining momentum. Lite n’ Easy meals also ensures you satisfy your …

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Product review: Up&Go Liquid Breakfast

WEBUp&Go is highly fortified with 8 vitamins (C, A, niacin, B12, B2, B6, B1, folate) and two minerals (calcium and phosphorous). Some of the vitamins are there in substantial …

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Q. How does Nutri-grain breakfast cereal score 4 Stars

WEBIngredients in Nutri-grain. These are hardly health-giving or fresh but represent a packet food that keeps well and is beloved by many teens: Cereals (49%) …

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