Nutrition In Food & Drink
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Understanding what’s in your food
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
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
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…
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Calcium
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…
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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…
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Dietary Fibre
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…
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A-Z Guide to Nutrition
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
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…
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Plant Sterols
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…
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Fats
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…
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