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One Square Meal - Nutritional Food
One Square Meal Information
DEFINITIONS "Knowledge is power" - Sr Francis
Bacon
In order to help you to
enjoy the power which comes with knowledge we've created this definitions
area. It takes many terms we've used throughout the website and explains them.
Enjoy.
A - D Acacia Gum Acacia gum is
a natural product from the acacia tree. It is very high in soluble fibre and
has proven prebiotic properties, ie. it promotes the growth of beneficial
bacteria in the gut to make a positive impact on health. Soluble fibre has
been recognised as being able to lower total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels
in the blood as well as assisting in stabilising blood sugar levels by slowing
the release of glucose from food. We all need fibre in our diet for digestive
health and to get that sense of fullness after eating that helps to balance
energy intake with energy needs. The advantages of including acacia gum in One
Square Meal are not only that it assists with meeting our dietary requirements
for fibre but it also has the added features of being a prebiotic soluble
fibre Aerobic Exercise Aerobic means "in the presence of oxygen". Regular
aerobic exercise improves and strengthens the heart, lungs, and cardiovascular
system so that they work more efficiently to deliver oxygen to cells and
tissues. Aerobic exercise is any physical activity that is rhythmic in nature,
uses large muscle groups, and can be maintained for long periods of time.
Examples include brisk walking, jogging, biking, and swimming Antioxidant An
antioxidant is a substance that prevents oxygen from combining with other
substances to form compounds that may be harmful to the body. Normal body
functions, such as breathing or physical activity, produces compounds called
free radicals. Antioxidants, like Vitamins C and E, help keep cells and
tissues healthy by counteracting the effects of free radicals. Calcium This is
needed for the growth and development of healthy bones and teeth. Calorie
(kcal) Calories are just another measurement of energy. One calorie is equal
to 4.18 kilojoules. Many people think that energy is good while calories are
bad but really, one is just a measure of the other. Carbohydrates These are
the main source of energy in the diet and the term Carbohydrate includes both
complex carbohydrates such as starches, and simple sugars such as glucose,
lactose, fructose and sucrose. When metabolised in the body both complex
carbohydrates and simple sugars are broken down to glucose, which enters the
blood stream to provide blood sugar for the body's immediate energy needs.
Excess is stored in the muscles or liver as glycogen where it is easily
converted back to glucose when required. Once these stores have been topped
up, left over carbohydrate is used to increase metabolism and can also be
converted to fat for storage. Excess energy intake from carbohydrate in the
form of added sugar (especially high-sugar beverages and snacks) may
contribute to overweight or obesity. One Square Meal contains no added sugar.
Dietary Fibre Dietary fibre is a general term covering a wide variety of
substances, which are resistant to digestion. These substances are important
for the health of the digestive system, for lowering blood cholesterol and for
modulation of blood glucose. There are two principal types of dietary fibre:
soluble and insoluble. Most foods provide a mixture of both. One Square Meal
contains 10 grams of dietary fibre in a serving, which is a third of the
recommended daily intake for fibre. The ingredients contributing most of this
fibre in One Square meal are dried apricots, acacia gum (a prebiotic soluble
fibre) and oats which have the highest portion of soluble fibre of any grain.
Dried Apricots If oats are the king of cereals, dried apricots rule in the
kingdom of dried fruit. They are rich in phytonutrients, a good source of
dietary fibre and potassium, a very good source of Vitamin A and they contain
Iron, Niacin and lots of other vitamins and minerals as well as having a low
Glycaemic Index. A favourite for many, we added dried apricots to One Square
Meal not only for nutritional reasons but also for colour, flavour and zing!
We don't add preservatives to One Square Meal. The dried apricots we get from
our supplier already have sulphur dioxide added which enables them to them
keep their quality E - H Emulsifier – Lecithin Emulsifiers are used in food
products to enable liquids such as oil and water (or water based liquids) to
mix together. Lecithin is classed as an emulsifier but nutritionally it has so
many important functions in the body that many people buy it as a supplement
to add to their food. Lecithin is a naturally occurring group of phospholipids
that is found in nearly every living cell and is one of the many healthful
components of soybeans. Lecithin and its primary component, choline, are
believed to play many essential roles in the body including liver and cell
function, fat transport, cardiovascular health, reproduction and child
development, brain function, physical performance during endurance activities
and cell-to-cell communications. Energy Energy is the fuel our body uses to
live and function. We get this energy from food and beverages. Proteins, fats
and carbohydrates are the three main nutrients that provide energy. One gram
of protein or carbohydrate yields 17 kilojoules (4 calories). Fat is a more
energy rich nutrient yielding 37 kilojoules (almost 9 calories) per gram. Most
foods are a combination of protein, carbohydrate, fat and fibre. The number of
calories in a food is the sum of the calories provided by each nutrient.
Reading the nutritional label tells us the total amount of energy present in a
serving or per 100g mass of that food. Energy Needs/ Energy Balance Daily
energy needs depend on a person's age, gender, height, weight, metabolic rate
and level of physical activity. Its important that you monitor and understand
your relative energy needs compared to your actual food intake in order to
balance the books. On average: 4 – 7 year olds require between 6000 – 8000
kJ/day 8 – 11 year olds require between 7000 – 9000 kJ/day 12 – 15 year olds
require between 8000 – 12000 kJ/day 16 – 18 year olds require between 9000 –
14,000 kJ/day Adult men require between 9000 – 14,000 kJ/day Adult women
require between 7000 – 11,000 kJ/day (Source: Truswell et al 1990) Again these
are average figures and level of activity can make a big difference. For
example a six year old boy with a vigorous activity level may require 9020
kJ/day while a 16 year old girl classed as 'very sedentary' may need only 8360
kJ/day. The amount of energy we need changes throughout our lives and with our
lifestyles. If you regularly eat less than your energy needs you will lose
weight. When you eat more than you need, your body will convert the excess
into body fat and store the energy for a time. Such fat may later be harnessed
as energy for activity or remain as fat stores if an energy deficit is not
achieved. When we achieve an energy balance we meet our body's energy
requirements, while achieving and maintaining a desirable body composition. At
One Square Meal we encourage everyone to achieve more “balance by design” in
their lives which, in part, means getting out there and being active and
balancing the inputs (what we eat) and outputs (our level of activity and
energy we burn). In amongst this we encourage you to maintain a varied diet
using a diversity of foods. Essential Amino Acid Essential amino acids are
those amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be provided
in food. The nine amino acids considered indispensable in the human diet are:
1 histidine 2 isoleucine 3 leucine 4 lysine 5 methionine (and cystine) 6
phenylalanine (and tyrosine) 7 threonine 8 tryptophan.li> 9 valine Since
methionine is a precursor of cystine and phenylalanine is a precursor of
tyrosine, these amino acids are often considered in pairs. Fats Fat is the
term that covers both liquid oils and solid fats. It is an important nutrient
needed by everybody, containing essential fatty acids, carrying fat-soluble
vitamins such as A, D and E and playing vital structural and functional roles
in the body. Fat carries a food ’s flavour components which helps to satisfy
your appetite. Dietary fat is a concentrated energy source compared to
carbohydrate and protein. We need some fat to meet the functional and
nutritional needs we have for it and we should also aim to balance the amount
of energy we get from fat with the amount we get from carbohydrate and
protein. The recommendation is that 30% of your energy should be derived from
fat so the RDI is 70 grams of fat per day (based on an average diet of
8700kJ). To achieve this balance between the energy derived from each of the
macronutrients, and to meet dietary needs for fat, One Square Meal was
designed to deliver exactly one third of the recommended daily intake for this
nutrient.
• Saturated Fats Most people
know that for heart health we do not want to overdo our intake of saturated
fats. However it is not well know that saturated fats have important
structural and functional roles in the body and elimination of them completely
from the diet can cause bad health. Clearly we need to aim for a balance
between how much of our dietary fat is saturated and how much is unsaturated.
The recommended daily intake for saturated fat is 24g (based on deriving 10%
of energy from saturated fats) so One Square Meal is designed to contain one
third of this amount.
• Trans Fats Trans fatty acids
(often shortened to trans fats) have been brought to the attention of the
public because research has shown that of all the fats, trans fats have the
most undesirable effect on blood cholesterol. They increase total blood
cholesterol levels and the bad LDL cholesterol and decrease the good HDL
cholesterol. The main dietary source of trans fats that is of most concern is
hydrogenated vegetables oils. These oils have been hydrogenated to convert
them from liquid oils to solid fat but trans fats are produced in the process.
Low levels of trans fats can occur naturally in meat and dairy products but
this type does not appear to impact blood cholesterol levels in the way that
the trans fats in hydrogenated oils do.For these reasons we have used
vegetable oils free of trans fats (trans-free) in One Square Meal. It contains
no hydrogenated vegetable oils and no trans fatty acids. • Unsaturated Fats
Unsaturated fats, which contain monounsaturated fatty acids and
polyunsaturated fatty acids, have important nutritional roles as well. Some of
the polyunsaturated fatty acids are classed as essential and are needed by the
body for the part they play in many metabolic processes. These essential fatty
acids cannot be synthesized by the body from other fatty acids and must be
obtained from food. Monounsaturated fatty acids are able to lower undesirable
LDL cholesterol as well as raise the protective HDL variety so they have a
role in heart health. Apart from total fat and saturated fat, there are no RDI
figures specified for other types of fat for use as reference values to state
% Daily Intake figures on labels in New Zealand. For this reason we have shown
by weight how much polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat there is in One
Square Meal but have ‘n/a’ (not available) in the %DI column of the
Nutritional Information Panel on the pack. Folate Sometimes called Vitamin B9,
it is important for maintaining the digestive and nervous systems and works
with B12 in the formation of red blood cells and genetic material. It is
necessary for decreased incidence of neural tube defects during pregnancy.
Formulated Meal Replacement This is the term used to describe a single food or
pre-packaged selection of foods that is sold as a replacement for one or more
of the daily meals but not as a total diet replacement. One of the main
guidelines for a healthy diet is to eat a wide variety of foods from all the
main food groups. One Square Meal is a great food to have for a meal but it
shouldn't be eaten for every meal. Food Standards Australia New Zealand Food
Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is the body that ensures food safety
by developing effective food standards for Australia and New Zealand. They
develop these standards with advice from other government agencies, input from
stakeholders and food regulatory policies endorsed by the Australia and New
Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council. Functional Food These are defined
as foods, or food components that provide health benefits beyond their
nutritional value. Many scientific studies have been conducted to show that
functional foods may reduce chronic diseases and so they are of great interest
to the health conscious. Oat bran, soy protein and rice bran oil are viewed as
functional foods. Glycaemic Index The Glycaemic Index (GI) of food is a
ranking of foods based on their immediate effect, after consumption, on blood
glucose (blood sugar) levels • Low Glycaemic Index foods: have a GI less than
55. • Medium Glycaemic Index foods: have a GI between 55 and 70. • High
Glycaemic Index foods: have a GI of more that 70. We were ecstatic to find we
had achieved one of our primary objectives of a low Glycaemic index with the
One Square Meal recipe. The energy provided by a low Glycaemic Index food
raises blood glucose slower, to a lesser degree and maintains blood glucose
levels for longer than a high or medium GI food. High Glycaemic Index foods
tend to cause a spike in blood sugar followed by a crash which triggers the
body to signal for more food. When blood sugar levels go up and down like a
yo-yo it makes it difficult to balance energy intake with energy output. In
designing One Square Meal we chose ingredients that when combined would
deliver energy in a sustained way. One Square Meal has been tested to confirm
a low Glycaemic Index*, which helps your blood sugar levels remain balanced as
well as your nutrition. * as tested by the University of Otago's accredited GI
research facility Humectant (Glycerine) Glycerine occurs naturally in many
plant cells, it is a common humectant used in foods and is also finding
application in sports nutrition to increase hydration. A humectant is any
ingredient that holds onto moisture in a food to stop it drying out, a common
problem with cereal based bars. We chose glycerine made from coconut for a
humectant to help keep One Square Meal moist and delicious. I - L Iodine
Iodine is necessary for regulating the thyroid gland. Iron Iron is vital for
the formation of the oxygen-carrying red blood cells and is required for
growth, energy production, metabolism, and function of the liver and immune
system. Isolated Soy Protein To deliver high quality protein we chose Isolated
Soy Protein for One Square Meal because it has the highest possible quality
protein score. It is very digestible, and not only provides all the essential
amino acids your body must get from food, but these essential amino acids are
present in the right balance to meet human needs. Soy protein is also a good
source of micronutrients such as iron, phosphorus, copper and folate, and
bioactive phytonutrients such as the isoflavones genistein, daidzein, and
glycitein. As soy is often associated with genetic modification we ensure our
soy protein is guaranteed to be made from non-GM soybeans. Kilojoule (kJ) The
kilojoule is a measurement of energy. It can be used to quantify how much
energy we can get from the food we consume or how much energy we spend when we
exercise. M - P Macronutrients These are nutrients needed by the human body in
large quantities for it to function normally. They include protein,
carbohydrates, and fats. These nutrients supply the energy (calories) and
building blocks needed for growth, maintenance and activity. They are broken
down in the body into their basic units: sugars from carbohydrates, fatty
acids and glycerol from fats and amino acids from proteins. Magnesium This is
necessary for strong bones, the release of energy from food, and the
transmission of nerve impulses and muscular movements. Malted Barley Extract A
sweet nutritious extract from the malted barley grain, this food ingredient is
included primarily for flavour rather than sweetness. Maltodextrin & Maize
Starch Maltodextrin and maize starch are both made from non-GM maize and
provide a low allergen way to boost the complex carbohydrate level in One
Square Meal. Maltodextrin is an ingredient often used in sports nutrition
products to provide sustained energy. Manuka Honey We wanted the best for One
Square Meal so we chose New Zealand's premium honey variety, manuka honey.
With its distinctive taste, manuka honey is naturally nutritious as well as
sweetly delicious. It contains fructose, glucose and other natural sugars, in
addition to many enzymes, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other
substances important for the body. Choosing manuka honey enabled us to avoid
going down the route that many other bars take of using cane sugar or other
nutritionally barren sweeteners. Manuka honey is all natural... known as the
'kiwi wonder product'. Micronutrients A micronutrient is a nutrient, such as a
vitamin or mineral, that is essential in minute amounts for your body to
function normally. Micronutrients are necessary for health, nutrition and for
using the food you digest, but they do not directly provide energy. While One
Square Meal contains numerous vitamins, minerals and trace elements, we have
quantified the 17 main vitamins and minerals present and have ensured that
there is at least a third (33.3%) of the RDI for each of them with only one
exception which is sodium. (22.2%) Natural Flavour and Colour To make eating a
balanced meal as appealing and delicious as possible, we've included colour
and flavour essences in One Square Meal. We chose these from natural rather
than synthetic sources. Niacin Can be called Vitamin B3, it belongs to the
Vitamin B complex and is necessary for the efficient functioning of the
digestive and nervous systems. It also helps in metabolising foods.
Nutritionally Balanced By nutritionally balanced we mean that the ratio's of
all the main nutrients in a food or meal are in balance and proportional to
the levels of each that we need. The protein, complex carbohydrate, sugars,
dietary fibre, fats and key vitamins and minerals are present in One Square
Meal in perfect balance with one another and in proportion to the Recommended
Daily Intake (RDI) of each of these nutrients. Every mouthful of a One Square
Meal is nutritionally balanced. While other products aim to be high or low in
one nutrient eg. high protein, low fat or low carb, with One Square meal we
aimed for the optimum level for all the main nutrients to strive toward “the
most nutritionally balanced single food ever made.” Palm Oil and Palm Kernel
Oil For One Square Meal to deliver a third of the recommended daily intake for
saturated fat, an essential nutrient, we wanted to find a source that was not
hydrogenated and contained no trans fatty acids. Palm oil and palm kernel oil
are vegetable oils that naturally contain saturated fats, they are not
hydrogenated and are free from trans fatty acids. Patents Pending One Square
Meal has international patents pending for this nutritional innovation .There
are two key streams to the patent application; a.) One Square Meal is a unique
product concept and a World first and b.) how One Square Meal is made - we are
exploring unique aspects of how we have designed the product, which is
radically different to mainstream bound cereal bar process. Percentage Daily
Intake (%DI) Health professionals have set recommended amounts of all the
macronutrients that we need in our diet each day. The %DI figures in the
nutritional information panel on the One Square Meal pack show you the
percentage of these recommended amounts for each nutrient that is present in
one serving, where a serving is One Square Meal or two OSM bars. One Square
Meal delivers 33.3%, that is one third, of the recommended Daily Intake for
Protein, Carbohydrate, Dietary Fibre and Fats. We think delivering a third of
all these makes One Square Meal the ultimate food when it comes to nutritional
balance and living up to its name. So that it is easy for consumers to compare
one food product with another, all Percentage Daily Intake values on food
labels in New Zealand must be based on an average diet of 8700kJ. That way you
are "comparing apples with apples". This figure is based on the average energy
consumption per day for adults and children over 4 years of age in Australia
and New Zealand. The actual daily intake requirements of an individual can
vary a bit depending on energy needs, which in turn depend on your age, gender
and level of activity. See the definition of energy needs for more details.
Phosphorus Phosphorus is required for maintaining body functions, the
production of energy, and, with calcium and magnesium, the maintenance of
healthy teeth and bones. Phytonutrients Phytonutrients are bioactive
substances from plants that are receiving nutritional attention because of
their health-promoting properties. The best known ones are carotenoids,
flavonoids and isoflavones. The ingredients in One Square Meal notable for
their phytonutrient content are raisins, dried apricots, rolled oats and soy
protein. Protein Protein is used by the body for growth, maintenance, repair
of tissue and formation of new tissues. Proteins are made up of smaller units
called amino acids. There are 20 standard amino acids most of which can be
made in the body but nine are essential amino acids which must be supplied
from the food we eat. One Square Meal contains high quality soy protein, which
contains all the essential amino acids at levels appropriate to meet the
requirements of the human body. Q - T Raisins Raisins contain vitamins and
minerals as well as natural sugars for energy. They have been the object of
phytonutrient research primarily for their unique phenol content, as phenols
found in fruit have been shown to have antioxidant activity and to help
prevent oxygen-based damage to cells in the body. These delicious dried grapes
are also one of the top sources of boron, a trace mineral important for health
and of special interest in relation to the bone health of women. Recommended
Daily Intake Because macronutrients like protein, carbohydrate and fat use %DI
and micronutrients like vitamins and minerals use RDI, at One Square Meal we
use the term "Recommended Daily Intake" when talking about both macro and
micro nutrients. Most consumers recognise this term as the amount of each
nutrient that nutrition experts recommend we have in our daily diet.
Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) This is the term used to express the amount
of a micronutrient ie. a vitamin or mineral, that health professionals
recommend we have in our diet each day. The Nutritional Information Panel on
the One Square Meal Pack gives the proportion of this RDI that is delivered by
one serving, where one serving is One Square Meal or two OSM's. We have listed
17 of the key vitamins and minerals that are present in One Square Meal and
ensured that there is at least a third of the RDI of all of them with only one
exception which is sodium, so that this Square Meal is balanced in terms of
these micronutrients as well. Rice Bran Oil When researching to find the most
healthy, nutritious oil to use in One Square meal we evaluated lots of options
before we found rice bran oil. This amazing ingredient is a rich source of
micronutrients and natural antioxidants including Vitamin E and oryzanol.
Antioxidants are important for fighting free radicals (the substances
responsible for causing rancidity in fats and cell damage in the human body),
and those in rice bran oil have also been shown to inhibit cholesterol
synthesis and absorption. Rice Bran Oil also has the ideal balance of
monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids (meeting the New
Zealand Nutrition Taskforce recommendations). It is non-hydrogenated and is
free of trans fatty acids. Because of its fatty acid profile and levels of
natural antioxidants, it has been shown that Rice Bran oil can reduce blood
cholesterol levels. Being balanced nutritionally with its extra potential
health advantages, rice bran oil was an obvious choice for One Square Meal.
Rice Flour Rice flour is a low allergen alternative to wheat flour and it is
also a good source of Manganese. We include it in One Square Meal so that the
complex carbohydrate is sourced from a mixture of grains. Rolled Oats The
Scots have known it for centuries – rolled oats are the king of grain cereals.
They are composed mainly of carbohydrates but have higher levels of the other
macronutrients, protein and fat, compared to the rest of the cereals. As a
whole grain product, rolled oats retain their essential vitamins, minerals and
trace elements. They provide useful amounts of the B vitamins thiamin,
riboflavin and B6 and the minerals, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorus
and manganese, plus some vitamin E, folic acid and potassium. Oats are a good
source of soluble fibre (notably beta-glucans), they contain natural
antioxidants and phytonutrients and have a low Glycaemic Index. Salt Salt is
one of the flavour components of food and while we shouldn't overdo our salt
intake it is a useful source of sodium and chloride in our diet. Sodium is an
electrolyte essential for the maintenance of fluid balance, nerve
transmissions, and muscle contractions in the body. Chloride, too, is
essential for good health. It preserves acid-base balance in the body, aids
potassium absorption, supplies the essence of digestive stomach acid, and
enhances the ability of the blood to carry carbon dioxide from respiring
tissues to the lungs. Salt is present in One Square Meal at a low level to
contribute to its flavour profile and to provide dietary sodium and chloride.
The sodium from salt and other ingredients present in One Square Meal
contribute 22.2% RDI for sodium. Being less than a third, this supports the
health goal that many people have of reducing their overall sodium intake.
Sodium Sodium is a mineral (also called an electrolyte, along with potassium)
that is essential to the maintenance of fluid balance, nerve transmissions,
and muscle contractions in the body. In the standardised format of the
Nutritional Information Panel (NIP), sodium is normally grouped with the
Macronutrients so for ease of reference we have left it in this position. The
RDI for sodium is 2300mg, however, for health benefits, many New Zealanders
are trying to reduce their overall sodium intake. While we have designed One
Square Meal to have a third (33.3%) of the RDI for most of the key nutrients,
we have included sodium at only 22.2% which supports this health goal. Sugars
The term sugars is used to describe small carbohydrate molecules and includes
lactose, fructose, glucose and sucrose among others. Sugars occur naturally in
food eg. lactose is the main naturally occurring sugar in milk and fructose is
the main one in fruit. Sugar, by contrast, is used to describe the most common
of the sugars, purified sucrose. Other terms used for this are refined sugar,
cane sugar and added sugar. Sucrose is extracted from sugar cane and also
sugar beet. Two other refined sugars that are added to many foods are fructose
and glucose. These are often added in a syrup form eg. glucose syrup or high
fructose corn syrup. This refined sugar is sometimes referred to as providing
nothing but 'empty' calories because it provides energy but does not provide
other essential nutrients. It is easy to exceed you energy requirements when
eating food or drink with added sugar. Foods with naturally occurring sugars
such as milk, fruit and vegetables by contrast also provide other essential
nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre. Many cereal type bars
use cane sugar and glucose syrup as binders to stick the grains of cereal and
other ingredients together. When developing One Square Meal we wanted to avoid
adding refined sugar so we used manuka honey and dried fruit as natural
sources of sweetness. To keep a healthy balance between the amount of complex
carbohydrates and the amount of simple sugars in One Square Meal we designed
the total amount of all sugars in One Square Meal to be one third (33.3%) of
the RDI for sugars. U - Z Vitamins and Minerals Vitamins and minerals are
vital for human function. We have chosen our ingredients to supply healthy
doses of most of these key micronutrients. For those vitamins and minerals
that we couldn't taylor exactly to one third of the RDA we have topped them up
to ensure you get just the right amount. We were delighted to find the One
Square Meal base recipe was so naturally high in vitamins and minerals that we
didn't have to top them up to the extent we originally thought we would. In
fact its so naturally high in iron that we couldn't get this down to 33.3%
RDI.
• Vitamin A This is a
fat-soluble vitamin that is necessary for healthy skin and the ability to see
in poor light conditions.
• Vitamin B1 Also know as
Thiamine, it is necessary for healing and maintaining the nervous system and
for the metabolism of carbohydrates.
• Vitamin B2 Also called
riboflavin, it is required for metabolizing foods, manufacturing and repairing
tissues, and maintaining healthy mucous membranes.
• Vitamin B6 Also know as
pyridoxine, it is necessary for metabolising the amino acids in protein, for
the formation of antibodies and red blood cells, and for maintaining a healthy
digestive and nervous system.
• Vitamin B12 This is necessary
for maintaining the nervous system, red blood formation, cell division during
growth, and the development of genetic material.
• Vitamin C Also called
ascorbic acid, it is required for healthy skin, teeth, gums, and blood
vessels. It assists in the absorption of iron and in healing wounds and broken
bones.
• Vitamin D This is a
fat-soluble vitamin which is required for the absorption of calcium and
phosphorus.
• Vitamin E This vitamin acts
as an antioxidant, it helps to protect body tissues and is important for the
prevention of anemia. Wheatflakes Our wheatflakes are whole wheat grains that
have been rolled and toasted. They provide carbs, dietary fibre and protein as
well as antioxidants, lignans, and other phytonutrients. Whole grain wheat
contains useful amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamins B6
and B12, iron, zinc, potassium and magnesium and other vitamins, minerals and
trace elements. They add crunch to One Square Meal as well as the natural
goodness of a whole grain cereal. Zinc This helps to develop a healthy immune
system and is necessary for growth and development, including that of the
reproductive system.
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