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Batchelors canned foods range are a healthy choice. They are a good source of protein and fibre and are low in fat, saturated fats and sugar. They are all gluten free and are suitable for anyone following a vegetarian diet.
- PROTEIN
- Important for growth, development and repair of body tissue
- FIBRE
- Fibre is essential for optimising function of the digestive tract. More than 3 out of 4 adults in Ireland are not consuming enough fibre*.
* Source: IUNA Ireland Food Consumption Survey 2001
- FAT
- A low fat diet is especially useful if you are trying to lose weight. 18% of the Irish population are obese and 39% are overweight*. Over 300,000 children in ROI & NI are overweight & obese.
* Source: Report of the National Taskforce on Obesity, 2005
- SATURATES
- Too much saturated fat can lead to a high blood cholesterol level therefore it is preferable to eat foods which are low in saturates.
- SUGAR
- Eating too many sugary foods can lead to tooth decay. Also foods that are high in added sugar tend to also be high in calories and low in other valuable nutrients. As a result, a high-sugar diet is often linked with obesity.
Make Batchelors canned foods part of your mealtime solution to ensure you give yourself and your family the very best every day.