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Understanding what’s in your food

matt.urbanowski — Tue, 24 May 2016 01:53:47 +0000

Scratch the surface of any of today’s popular diets (Paleo, sugar free, high fat low carb, 5:2 fasting etc.) and you will find a couple of common themes – eat plenty of whole foods and base your diet on vegetables / plants. For many of us the convenience and practicality…

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Now it’s easier to shop for healthier packaged foods

matt.urbanowski — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 01:25:40 +0000

Here at Nestlé we support anything that gives you more information on our foods, and ways to help you make better choices when you shop. On the back of most of our packages you’ll find the Nestlé Nutritional Compass® which will give all the detail on the nutrients, ingredients and…

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Antioxidants

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:48:01 +0000

Antioxidants occur naturally in our bodies and in food (dietary antioxidants). They act as part of the natural defence and repair systems of the body. The human body is exposed to unstable compounds called free radicals, where exposure to too many can have a damaging effect. Dietary antioxidants stabilise these compounds to…

Calcium

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:59:31 +0000

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. The richest sources of calcium are from dairy products such as milk and cheese. Other good sources include nuts, canned fish with bones, leafy vegetables and dried fruits. Alternative food sources with fortified calcium include soy or rice milk. Calcium is…

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 04:41:14 +0000

What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids. Essential means they cannot be made by our bodies as we cannot make the double bond which gives them their name of Omega-3, and so we must get them from the food we eat. Omega-3 fatty acids are…

Dietary Fibre

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 01:29:57 +0000

What Is Dietary Fibre? Dietary fibre is a type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested by our bodies’ enzymes. It is found in edible plant foods such as cereals, fruits, vegetables, dried peas, nuts, lentils and grains. Fibre is grouped by its physical properties and is called soluble, insoluble or…

A-Z Guide to Nutrition

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:26:56 +0000

Has a nutritional term got you confused? Or just made you a bit curious? Well, look no further than this easy read list. Wise up on your health terminology and find everything you need to know right here. Browse through our A-Z guide to nutrition below. A Acidophilus (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) Acidophilus…

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Caffeine

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:30:57 +0000

What is Caffeine? Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant found in tea, coffee, cocoa and cola as well as some other plant based foods such as guarana. Caffeine can also be produced synthetically and used as an additive in ‘energy type drinks’. Foods containing caffeine have been used for medicinal…

Plant Sterols

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:24:57 +0000

What Are Plant Sterols? It is the cholesterol lowering properties of plant sterols and stanols that is making them appealing for people with high cholesterol. Plant sterols occur naturally in small amounts in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, cereals, legumes, vegetable oils and other plants. They are similar in structure to…

Fats

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 01:26:57 +0000

Fact about fats: Fats and oils are found in foods of both plant and animal origin. Fats include oils which are liquid at room temperature (like olive oil or canola oil) and fats that are firm or solid at room temperature (like lard or butter). Fats and oils are made…

Ask Our Nutritionists

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:26:56 +0000

Our team of dietitians and nutritionists, answer your questions to help you get more out of life. This Q+A contains general information and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or personalised nutrition advice. Please consult your healthcare professional or a dietitian for specific advice for your personal situation.…

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Vitamin D

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:20:57 +0000

What Is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is often called the ‘sunshine vitamin’ as it can be obtained both through the food we eat and by producing it in our skin when we’re exposed to sunlight (UVB rays). Only when we have insufficient exposure to sunlight, do we become dependent on…

Monosodium Glutamate

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 01:26:57 +0000

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a flavour enhancer that is added to food to bring out the savoury taste. Glutamate is found naturally in some protein-containing foods like meat, peas, yeast extracts, soy sauce, mushrooms and cheese. With the food additive number 621, MSG has been reported to cause a reaction…

Iodine

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 01:13:57 +0000

Iodine is an essential nutrient and is required for regulating metabolism through its role in thyroid function. Iodine is essential for the normal development of the brain and nervous system especially during pregnancy and the first three years of life. The New Zealand food supply has insufficient iodine and so most…

Facts Sheets

Team Nestlé Good Food, Good Life — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:12:28 +0000

Nutrition Fact Sheets Get straight to the facts and find out how you can look after your health. With the right nutrition information, staying in shape and feeling great is easy. Antioxidants Antioxidants occur naturally in our bodies and in food (dietary antioxidants) and act as part of the natural…

Sugar

Susan Kevork — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:44:24 +0000

Sugar: Fact sheet Sugar and carbohydrates are the major source of fuel for our bodies and brains. But major national and international health organisations, along with governments around the world, have called for reductions in dietary sugar consumption. What’s the concern? Scientific data shows that higher sugar intake is associated…