WBC ANNOUNCED AS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S HEALTHIEST CEREALS!
Watch as WBC is put to the test! View feature here.
ACA ‘Super Cereals’ looks at some of the most popular cereals on the market, from family favourites to the latest sugary treats, and puts them to the test with a nutritionist and a family of taste testers.
Comparing the cereals is Australian leading nutritionist and dietician, Dr. Janna McMillan-Price, who reveals the truth behind each cereal and which really offers you the best and most nutritional start to your day.
Also offering his expertise on the subject is WBC creator and naturopath Dr. Damian Kristof who shares with you the health benefits from eating WBC and what inspired this brilliant creation.
The segment also takes you behind the scenes to the WBC production facility where WBC is mixed, hand packed and weighed.
See why WBC really is the ‘World’s Best Cereal’!
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The following is the list of cereals assessed by nutritionist Dr. Joanna McMillan Price www.joannamcmillanprice.com
Note: Cereals in each group are not ranked.
Group One – The best (the most healthy for you)
- Digestive
- WBC
- Natural Style Muesli
- Traditional Oats
- Guardian
- Sustain
- All Bran
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Group Two
- Weet-Bix
- Sultana Bran
- Cheerios
- Mini Wheats
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Group Three
- Corn Flakes
- Special K
- Rice Bubbles
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Group Four
- Just Right
- Nutri-Grain
- Fruit Loops
- Coco Pops
- Frosties
BUGS IN YOUR BELLY – THE KEY TO DIGESTIVE HEALTH AND WELLBEING
>Health advice from Dr Damian Kristof.
Every single day trillions of bugs live and have a party in your digestive system. In fact, there may be more bacteria and good bugs in your gut than there are cells in your entire body. What’s incredible about this is that most of us give very little attention to the food we feed these bacteria and bugs!
Bugs in your gut live off the digested material from the food you eat. They thrive in a healthy environment and they die and struggle in an unhealthy or acidic environment. The bugs in our gut elicit control over a number of functions in the body including the immune system and are an integral part of the digestion of food.
There are a number of ways that you can be alerted to your gut health and the wellbeing of your gut bugs.
- Do you pass much wind?
- Do you burp much?
- Do you have acid reflux?
- Are you constipated?
- Do you have loose bowel motions more than formed motions?
- Is your bowel transit time efficient?
- Have you checked out our poo chart? Where do you SIT? A number 4 is best.
If you burp or pass lots of wind (fart) you have poor digestion. If your wind smells and you have bad breath you really need to look at your food and digestive health. If you have acid reflux, you most likely don’t have enough good gastric acid in your tummy . A glass of lemon juice in water every day will help.
Are you constipated? If so, drink more water.
If you have loose bowel – eat better quality food – consume more wholefoods and cut processed foods out of your diet. Check your transit time by doing the “sesame seed challenge”. You should see seeds in 12 hours. Any significant variance in time would indicate that your digestive system needs some improvement.
For all of these problems, starting your day healthily is the best thing that you can do. Kick off your day with unprocessed cereals and all natural foods. I have either WBC with yoghurt, rice milk and blue berries or poached eggs, spinach, avocado and sprouted mung beans.
GOOD FATS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR GOOD HEALTH
Fat has an undeserved reputation as a diet food that is bad for weight loss and health. True, saturated fat is bad for health, as it is proven to clog arteries causing heart disease and stroke. However, health warnings to “avoid saturated fat” have been misinterpreted to mean “avoid ALL fats.” But the truth is, good fat is absolutely essential for good health and have even been proven to assist with weightloss!
GOOD FATS
Monounsaturated fats have been proven to assist with weight loss. They lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol).
High levels of mono-unsaturated fats can be found in foods such as nuts (almonds, walnuts, peanuts and pistachios), avocado, canola and olive oil.
Polyunsaturated fats also lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Seafood like salmon and fish oil, as well as corn, safflower and sunflower oils are high in polyunsaturated fats. Omega 3 fatty acids belong to this group.
BAD FATS
Saturated fats raise total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol). Saturated fats are mainly found in animal products such as meat, dairy, eggs and seafood. Some plant foods are also high in saturated fats such as coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil.
Trans fats came about when food scientists began to “hydrogenate” liquid oils so they can withstand better in food production and increase shelf life. Trans fats are found in many commercially packaged food, commercially fried foots and other packaged snack. This type of fat is best avoided. Most people don’t know that trans fats are found in toasted mueslis!
SUPER FOODS
Imagine a superfood, not a drug, powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and, for an added bonus, put you in a better mood. Did we mention that there are no side effects? You’d surely stock up on a lifetime supply. Guess what? These life-altering superfoods are available right now in your local supermarket.
You don’t need specific foods for specific ailments. A healthy diet incorporating a variety of the following superfoods will help you maintain your weight, fight disease, and live longer. One thing they all have in common – every superfood is going to be a ‘real’ (unprocessed) food. You won’t find fortified potato chips or calcium enriched low fat milk in the superfood category!
Top Superfoods Offering Super Health Protection
Beans
Blueberries
Broccoli
Oats
Oranges
Pumpkin
Salmon
Spinach
Tea (green or black)
Tomatoes
Turkey
Walnuts
Yoghurt
Blueberries — Antioxidant Superfood
Packed with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids, these berries are also high in potassium and vitamin C, making them the top choice of doctors and nutritionists. Not only can they lower your risk of heart disease and cancer, they are also anti-inflammatory.
Inflammation is a key driver of all chronic diseases, so blueberries have a host of benefits. When selecting berries, note that the darker they are, the more anti-oxidants they have.
EASY TIP: Frozen blueberries are just as good as fresh! Keep a box in your freezer and thaw as needed. Add to your WBC and yoghurt for an extra boost of antioxidants.
Omega 3-Rich Fish — Superfoods for the Heart, Joints, and Memory
We know that the omega 3s you get in fish lower heart disease risk, help arthritis, and may possibly help with memory loss and Alzheimer’s. There is some evidence to show that it reduces depression as well.
Omega-3s are most prevalent in fatty, cold-water fish: Look for wild (not farmed) salmon, herring, sardines, and mackerel. Aim for two-to-three servings a week. Other forms of omega 3s are available in fortified eggs, flax seed, and walnuts. These superfoods have the added benefit of being high in monounsaturated fats, which can lower cholesterol.
EASY TIP: Many people exclaim they don’t know how to cook fish. It’s easy! Place a piece of salmon in foil with half a teaspoon of olive oil, sea salt, pepper and lemon drizzled over the top. Close foil and bake at 180 degrees for 13-15minutes for a perfect, Omega 3 fuelled dinner. Serve with vegetables or salad.
Fibre — Superfood Aids Weight Loss and Checks Cholesterol
A diet high in fibre will help you maintain healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels. As a bonus, because fiber helps you feel full longer, it’s a great tool in weight management. Whole grains, beans, fruit, and vegetables are all good sources. Try throwing some beans in your salad. Fresh, frozen, or dried are the best. You can use canned, but they tend to be higher in sodium.
EASY TIP: For a delicious, fibre packed, accompaniment to a piece of lean meat, fry one diced onion in a teaspoon of olive oil until softened. Add a teaspoon of three of your favourite ground spices such as paprika and cumin. Fry for 3 minutes, stirring so the spices dry roast but don’t burn. Add a can of white beans, chick peas and kidney beans and some black pepper and simmer for ten minutes. You can add ½ a cup of orange juice for a citrus zing!
Tea — Superfood for Lowering Cholesterol and Inhibiting Cancer
The overall antioxidant power of black tea is the same as green tea,” says Kulze, “but green tea does have ECGC, a powerful antioxidant that we really do think is quite special. A recent Japanese study on green tea found that men who drank green tea regularly had lower cholesterol than those who didn’t. Researchers in Spain and the United Kingdom have also shown that ECGC can inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
EASY TIP: Set yourself a goal of replacing sugary soft drinks with tea for a week and see how much better you feel!
Calcium
Calcium helps build strong bones and prevents osteoporosis. Look for it in dairy products or supplements. Some studies show that calcium helps with weight loss.
EASY TIP: For a good non-dairy source of calcium throw some bok-choy, broccoli and almonds into your next stir-fry!
And Finally, the Yummiest Superfood Yet … Dark Chocolate
New research has shown that dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants and can lower blood pressure. Look for chocolate with 60% or higher cocoa content; the darker, the better. In addition, the darker it is, the lower the fat and sugar content. Now that’s our kind of health food!
EASY TIP: If you usually follow your evening meal with a sugar filled desert, enjoy a square or two of dark chocolate instead. This will curb your sweet craving whilst keeping your daily calorie intake in check.
Finally – A natural alternative to artificial Sweetener!
Finally – A natural alternative!
Finally, a natural, low calorie sweetener is here!
Natvia is a healthy alternative to artificial sweeteners.
Natvia comes straight from nature, tastes great and is low in calories.
A natural switch – why Natvia over other sweeteners?
You may already know about artificial sweeteners – the two most widely available are made from Saccharin and Aspartame. These artificial or chemical sweeteners are used to sweeten low calorie products including soft drinks, desserts, yoghurts, chewing gums and other ‘diet’ products. They are commonly associated with an unpleasant, bitter after taste.
Did you know…
- Saccharin was discovered by a professor while working in a lab with coal tar derivatives.
- Aspartame is the methyl ester of the dipeptide of the natural amino acids L-aspartic acid and L-phenylalaninie. Under strongly acidic or alkaline conditions, aspartame may generate methanol by hydrolysis. Under more severe conditions, the peptide bonds are also hydrolysed, resulting in the free amino acids.
To find out more about Natvia, visit the natvia website: www.natvia.com.au
Weight loss easy with the right food – and monetary incentives
Check out this story which TV3 NZ ran about Damian’s philosophy about food and the results which came from it. No diets, just intelligent eating.
“When the food arrives for the weekend, many are confused. According to Kristoff you can eat fat – just stay away from the processed and packet stuff, including diet food, and watch that portion size. Fresh is best.”
Myths about Food
Carbohydrates & food pyramid
Carbohydrates (carbs) are indeed essential to life, and without them we literally cannot function. I like to look at carbs as being great choices or poor choices rather than good or bad. Your great choice carbs are fruits, veggies and salads; whilst your poor choice carbs are most grains and cereals, pasta, white rice, potatoes and sugar. So what does this mean?
Since 1910 we have been encouraged to follow a food pyramid model that was designed with little thought given to the long term effects of eating more processed foods and grains than fresh veggies and fruits. In fact as time has gone on and over the last 100 years the concept of the food pyramid has changed very slightly, if at all.
The food pyramid was initially designed with two immediate intentions. Firstly; to reduce the occurrence of bowel disease and cancer and secondly to reduce the dietary absorption of cholesterol. Neither of these outcomes has been met. In fact both of these serious diseases are worsening. Other diseases such as diabetes and obesity are also associated with high carbohydrate consumption, and it is indeed this pyramid that has encouraged over consumption of grain-based carbohydrates.
The discussion regarding carbohydrate consumption has become confusing and in some cases misleading. Fruit, vegetables and salads are in their own right carbohydrates. They contain more nutrition from a vitamin and mineral point of view and contain many different types of fibres that aid in the production of B Vitamins in our gastrointestinal system as well as nutrients that assist in repair of the gastrointestinal system throughout the day. The fibres in fruit and veggies are both digestible and indigestible and this means that the effects of these fibres are both inside the blood stream and in the colon. This is a great thing. Due to the relatively moderate quantity of sugars and starches present in fruits and veggies they deliver sugar slowly into the blood stream and at the same time are safe carbs for diabetics and people with sugar problems like insulin resistance, resistant weight gain and hypoglycemia.
Top ten tips for weight loss.
WEIGHT LOSS TIPS
1. Eat fresh unprocessed food.
2. Eat according to your portion size
3. Include fat in your diet with every meal
4. Exercise in the morning after a little snack and then eat your breakfast
5. Drink hot water and lemon juice each morning
6. Set a goal for weight loss and don’t look at the scales
7. Reward yourself with treats that are not food related
8. Keep your cupboards safe, clear the junk from the kitchen and the hiding spots
9. Enlist a friend or family member
10. Keep a food diary
Great everyday essentials
Everyday Essentials
* Eat 9-12 fruits and veggies per day
* Eat protein and high quality fat with every meal
* Drink a medicine cup of water (30mls) per kilogram of body weight
* Take high quality nutrition daily – omega 3, multi vitamin and coenzyme Q10.
* Exercise at least 30 minutes per day
* Get adequate sleep daily
* Plan your next 5 and 10 years of health
* Find a great chiropractor and include them in your health plan
Tips* Seek high quality nutrition and health coaching
How to have a great diet in a fast paced lifestyle
You have to eat! So make a great choice. Every time you choose to eat ask yourself “Am I choosing the best quality food that I possibly can from the menu?”
Better still be in a position where you can take left over’s from the night before. If you cooked a great meal the night before, you have a great meal for lunch.
Whenever I am eating out I ensure that I’m eating at a place that is renowned for at least one great meal. I need my cells to be energized, excited and delighted with every mouthful I take in. There will be the odd occasion that this is not at all possible. However, you need to be serious about change and aim for 80% of your meals being great each week, that’s 17 meals per week!
Remember- you are what you eat (it’s a cliché for a reason)! The food you eat becomes the building blocks for repair, regeneration and new growth of every cell in your body. If I make the best choices I can, when it comes to food and my lifestyle, I know my body has everything it needs to grow, repair and regenerate in the best possible way.
