All food is nutritious and a source of energy — from a bowl of soup with bread to a snack. As with most things in life, it’s about getting the balance right. Knowing more about the nutritional benefits of different foods and snacks will help you make your own choice about what you eat and how you live.
Cracking snacking
Snacks have an important part to play in keeping energy levels up in between meals.
As long as you watch the sugar, fat and sodium contents, eating smaller meals interspersed with a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack is better than over-eating at meal times.
It’s just a case of cracking the balance.
Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s a good source of vitamins and minerals and kick starts your body’s metabolism. Some people now believe that kids who eat breakfast perform better at school, while adults concentrate better at work. Find out why it’s important for your general well-being.
Lunch
Lunch should be enjoyed not hurried, it’s important to take some time out. Not only does it give you a mental break, it also helps with digestion and the absorption of essential minerals.
Dinner
Although nipping out to the takeaway may feel an attractive option after a hard day’s work, there are other equally quick home-made options that can provide you with a balanced evening meal.
Reduce saturated fat in cooking by choosing olive oils, sunflower oil or corn oil instead of animal fats.
All of United Biscuit’s crisps and snacks use oils that are free from Trans Fatty Acids.