EAT SMART NUTRITION CONSULTANTS PRODUCT REVIEWS

The Eat Smart Nutrition Consultants will regularly test and trial new products in your supermarket. We leave our final thoughts in the "Verdict" comment at the end of each new product we have reviewed.

APRIL TO MAY 2010

You’ll Love Coles - Organic Salted Popcorn (also available in Sweet & Salty)
An air-popped popcorn which is convenient, low in calories and a tasty savoury snack option.  Sodium content remains low and the popcorn only has a subtle salty flavour.
Verdict:  A convenient, fibre containing salty snack great for those watching their weight. Also a good snack choice for those who are gluten or FODMAP intolerant.

Arnott’s Vita-Weat Snacks
A new product in the Vita-Weat range with a variety of flavours such as sea salt, seasame and cheddar & chives.  Low in GI, moderate in sodium, a source of fibre and low in calories.
Verdict:  A snack biscuit that is tasty enough to be served to guests but healthy enough to be eaten as a snack by itself or with a healthy dip.

Vita-Weat Rice Crackers
Another new line in the Vita-Weat range is wholegrain rice crackers.  They are made with brown rice increasing the fibre content.  Unfortunately they are not gluten free but are suitable for wheat free and low FODMAP diets.
Verdict:  These rice crackers are still low in fibre and high in GI but are tasty and crunchier than usual rice crackers.


JANUARY TO MARCH 2010
-Goodness Superfoods Protein 1st Heart 1st and Digestive 1st
-John West Tuna, corn & beans
-Canned chicken
-Carnation Soy Evaporated Milk
-All Bran Dual
-Uncle Toby’s Plus Omega 3 Lift