Apr 27, 2011 03:48 PM
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(Updated Apr 27, 2011 05:30 PM)
Most of us believe that in order to stay healthy we need to make certain compromises on some good things in life. Whether it is missing that extra hour of sleep over early morning exercise, or eating unappetizing foods over that extra oil-dripping samosa. At the same time most of us agree that good nutrition cannot come from one kind of food alone, but from a healthy combination / assortment of several healthy ingredients put together. Britannia NutriChoice 5 Grain Biscuits are a perfect answer to those looking for healthy eating options without as much making a compromise on taste, or convenience, or health. It is this large size and the healthy combination of the ingredients that make it an ideal hunger buster for those in-between meals time hunger.
Below are few factors related to 5 Grains-
Packaging
The NutriChoice 5 Grain is available in an attractive green & blue pack. The pack contains four small single serve pocket mini meals packs, so that one can relish the goodness of health. Each individual serve consists of unique large 3 oval-shaped biscuits in a plastic tray. It is very convenient to carry to work, as the plastic trays they rest in don’t allow them to get crumbled in your bags/handbags.
Constituents
NutriChoice 5 Grain biscuits are made from 5 carefully chosen healthy cereals.
Oats- High in anti-oxidants and fibres that help reduce bad cholesterol.
Corn- Contain Vitamin B1, poly unsaturated fatty acids, potassium, magnesium etc which makes heart healthier.
Ragi- A good source of Calcium, Fibre & other minerals that help in strengthening of teeth and bones.
Rice- Low in fat. Contains complex carbohydrates that get digested & absorbed slower than refined sugars.
Wheat- Contains natural proteins and carbohydrates that provide wholesome energy.
These biscuits are delicately sweetened with natural honey. Honey contains glucose that is ideal for brain to keep it alert and functional.
Health Factor
1. No transfat- Trans-fats are responsible for several life threatening heart & lifestyle ailments.
2. No Cholesterol- It is the main reason of cardiovascular diseases.
It provides 500kcal of energy per 100gms. (yeah it seems too much!!!). It seems the only drawback (also depends from person to person).
Contains 68% carbohydrates & 4% dietary fiber.
Taste
Initially you may dislike its aroma as it smells strongly like jaggery. But once you start biting it, I can bet that you will not stop until the whole biscuit off! It is crisp, delicious, and very filling with bits of oats and corn delightfully interrupting every bite.
Pricing
The biscuits come at a price of Rs. 45 for 200g pack. The company is marketing it as 4 mini meals per pack. It means that it’s approximately Rs. 11.33 per meal. Considering the nutritional values, it is worth the price of a meal.
Give it a try, my friends!!! Thank me if you like it :)