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A nutrition specialist has highlighted an overlooked snack which could play a role in reducing the likelihood of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and bowel cancer. Taking to TikTok, Sunna Van Kampen, the founder of Tonic Health, a vitamin brand, said the snack he found in Aldi is “underrated.”
A nutritional expert has brought attention to a commonly overlooked snack that might help lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and bowel cancer. Sunna Van Kampen, who founded the vitamin brand Tonic Health, shared on TikTok that he discovered this “underrated” snack at Aldi.
In his TikTok video, Van Kampen discusses multigrain rice cakes, highlighting their composition of “76% brown rice along with corn grits, sorghum, buckwheat, linseed, sunflower seeds, and sea salt, with no harmful additives.” These rice cakes can boost your fiber intake, providing a sense of fullness. He recommends combining them with peanut butter for a more fulfilling snack.
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Van Kampen emphasizes that “if you’re searching for a nutritious and tasty snack for your children, don’t miss out on this underrated option available at Aldi.”
Diabetes UK states that “enhancing fiber intake can assist in managing diabetes, promote gut health, and lower blood cholesterol, reducing cardiovascular disease risk. It also aids in maintaining a healthy weight.”
He continued: “Many parents are seeking nutritious choices to ensure their children eat well, and this snack checks all the boxes”. Pointing out that Aldi is a “budget-friendly” supermarket, Kampen explains that the snack “offers a balance of flavour and nutrition that children appreciate while giving parents peace of mind.”
The vitamin firm founder adds that it’s an especially smart choice for families whose kids enjoy tasty snacks without extra additives, suggesting it could easily become a staple. And it’s not only for children, it also makes a great snack option for adults.
How much fibre do I need?
According to the NHS adults should consume 30g of fibre a day, as part of a healthy balanced diet.Children have targets as well which say:
- 2 to 5 year-olds: need about 15g of fibre a day
- 5 to 11 year-olds: need about 20g
- 11 to 16 year-olds: need about 25g
It also says there is evidence that it can help with diabetes among other conditions. It notes: “There is strong evidence that eating plenty of fibre (commonly referred to as roughage) is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.
“Choosing foods with fibre also makes us feel fuller, while a diet rich in fibre can help digestion and prevent constipation.” It notes that people can try some ideas below if they want to include more fibre in their diet.
Two thick slices of wholemeal toasted bread (6.6g of fibre) topped with one sliced banana (1.4g) and a small glass (150ml) of fruit juice (1.2g) will give you around 9.2g of fibre.
A baked jacket potato with the skin on (4.7g) with around half a can (about a 200g portion) of reduced-sugar and reduced-salt baked beans in tomato sauce (9.8g) followed by an apple (1.2g) will give you around 15.7g of fibre.
Mixed vegetable tomato-based curry cooked with onion and spices (6.6g) with boiled wholegrain rice (2.7g) followed by a lower-fat fruit yoghurt (0.4g) will give you around 9.7g of fibre. Bear in mind that fruit yoghurts can sometimes be high in added sugars, so check the label and try to choose lower-sugar versions.
A small handful of nuts (30g), such as almonds, can have around 3.8g of fibre. Make sure you choose unsalted nuts without added sugars.
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