Saw an advert for Oat well, approved by Heart UK. I wonder how many doctors do know this product and give advice on this product?
I went for product tasting, they have new crispy harts for snack did not taste this product.
Any one tried Oat well product?
To my mind it is just another magic bullet designed to separate you from the contents of your wallet or purse.
Perhaps it might be best just to eat plain porridge, as the effects of bran on the bowels can be very unpleasant!
And I would be very worried if my doctor started advertising brands of food.
Thank you for your response. My GP referred me to some one who can talk to me about food, this did not help.
What data is available on this food for a doctor to offer advice?
Well I better not ask any more questions, I do not want to be deleted.
Ask away, any would you think you would be deleted just for asking very pertinent questions?
Best wishes CD
And more on crispy heart:
Ingredients
50% OatWell oat bran, corn flour, sugar, barley malt extract, salt, vanilla flavour. Nutritiional information. Per 100g: Energy 1400kJ/333kcal, Fat 2.9g of which saturates 0.5g, Carbohydrate 53.9g of which sugars 10.7g, Protein 11.7g, Fibre 22.5g of which beta-glucan 10g, Salt 0.7g. Per 30g sachet: Energy 420kJ/100kcal, Fat 0.9g of which saturates 0.1g, Carbohydrate 16.2g of which sugars 3.2g, Protein 3.5g, Fibre 6.8g of which beta-glucan 3g, Salt 0.2g.
Please take a look at the cab and sugar!
This product is not for me.
10.7 g of sugar !!, yes I agree its scandalous that Heart UK would approve such a product. Buy plain porridge which has virtually no sugar. With the BHF getting behind Warburtons and Heart UK approving sugar laden food products is there any hope
There is an interesting article in the copy of the mil today. Now days I do not post a link as some people do not like the mail to read!
If you have time please take a look.
Bala you should post your links from the Mail its only me who does not like the Mail for others it maybe fine.
Yes please do
Here is the link:
HOW TO BEAT... HEART DISEASE: Why it isn't fat that clogs up your arteries and how the true villain may surprise you!
This week, the Mail will publish series of articles on how to keep healthy
The cause of heart problems has become the subject of much debate
In this feature, we offer 15 great tips on how to keep the organ healthy
Read more: dailymail.co.uk/health/arti...
This is not new news but I am pleased to see it become more main stream.
It has been known that inflammation has been the cause of a lot of disease for many decades, especially plaque in the arteries. Hence the Paleo diet - it is thought that the main causes of inflammatory disease such as blocked arteries and autoimmune diseas is 1. Dairy as we are unable to digest lactose in milk beyond the age of 4 years and 2. Gluten found in cereals, especially bread, especially white sliced bread. Sugar may be a contender but if you use no added sugar of any sort and eat lots of fibre with natural foods heavy in sugar ie - fruit, as with fatty foods, you will limit the damage.
Google the Paleo diet for a guide of how to eat for health. Up to you how rigid you are but an excellent guide to healthy eating.
interesting article ta
Unfortunately, although oats are excellent for reducing cholesterol, they are also very high in gluten so if you are intolerant or on the Paleo diet as I am, no good.....
Also avoid any product with maize starch, an amazing nos of products, especially in US have this as an ingredient, and personally anything with cornflour.
What is wrong with good old fashioned rolled oats if you want to eat oats? Soak them overnight with water with a little salt, not milk, cook in the morning - takes no more than 5 mins - add a few sultanas for sweetening - great breakfast.
If you need advice see a nutritionist not a dietician or just research....plenty of information. My rule is always - read the ingredients on every food you buy, never buy any processed food, never buy anything with more than 5 ingredients including sauces, know what you react with by keeping a very accurate food diary.
Think nature first so eat natural, organic foods with no pesticide use. Always cook from scratch. No dairy at all, no gluten and as little sugar as possible. Lots of fibre, green leafy veg.
There have been quite a few studies that show that apples have a very good record for lowering cholesterol, but only with the skins on as the polyphenols which are the active element are present in high quantities in the skin or just below.
It is hard but you do need to do the wor to get the results. I also think we all need encouragement so keep posting and let us know how you get on.
Best wishes..CD
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