What To Eat Part 4

Jan 03 05:37pm

You need to be prepared for a morning meeting
You need protein to tune your brain when the boss starts the meeting by turning to you for a recap of the Johnson project, and carbs to give you energy when he suggests that your approach belongs in the circular file.

51. Best Smoothie
Uncle Tobys Plus Smoothie
A silky-smooth blend of protein, calcium, fibre and six vitamins.

52. Best Yoghurt Drink
Jalna Yoghurt On The Go
With the protein and calcium of normal low-fat yoghurt, but you don't need a spoon to enjoy the tangy flavour.

53. Best Nut Bar
Be Natural Fruit and Nut Bars
These will really help get you through the morning meeting and keep the hunger away until lunchtime.

A salad just doesn't seem filling enough
Iceberg lettuce has all the nutritional value of its namesake. So for a satisfying lunch, top it with . . .

54. Best Canned Beans
Edgell Four Bean Mix
Rinsing them cuts the sodium by 40 per cent, leaving just protein and fibre.

55. Best Cheddar
Cheese Bega So-Light Vintage
Contains 25 per cent less fat than regular cheddar, but still has that strong flavour with just the right amount of bite.

56. Best Canned Corn
Edgell Corn Kernels
Comes in a convenient 125g can and the low GI means they'll help keep you feeling fuller for longer.

57. Best Vinaigrette Dressing
Paul Newman's Own Light Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fewer kilojoules and 50 per cent less fat than normal vinaigrettes.

58. Best Creamy Dressing
MasterFoods Dijonnaise
Very tangy and oh, so creamy.

You want to reduce your risk of cancer
Courtesy of Dave Grotto, a registered dietitian, Men's Health nutrition adviser and Director of
Nutrition at the Block Centre for Integrative Cancer Care in the US.

59. Blueberries
May lower cholesterol, improve circulation, fight cancer and improve memory.
How to eat them: sprinkle on whole-grain cereal or blend into a skim-milk smoothie.

60. Broccoli
A substance in broccoli called DIM fights prostate cancer. (Broccoli's one of those cruciferous vegies that's made so much news on the cancer-fighting front.) It's also high in potassium and vitamin C.
How to eat it: steam in the microwave or toss through a stir-fry with a variety of other vegies.

61. Garlic
Contains sulfur compounds known to fight a variety of cancers.
How to eat it: using a garlic press, squeeze some into soups, stir-fries or onto toast as an alternative topping.

62. Sweet Potatoes
These cancer fighters also help lower blood pressure and are a superb source of beta-carotene and potassium.
How to eat them: cut into wedges, top with garlic and dried herbs and roast in the oven.

63. Tomatoes
Rich in vitamin C and lycopene, nutrients that help fight heart disease and prostate cancer.
How to eat them: slice them to have in a sandwich or salad or stir canned tomatoes through a pasta sauce or soup. (Fat helps the body absorb lycopene more efficiently.)

You need a little something on the side and hot chips just don't cut it

64. Best Pasta Side Dish
Continental Pasta and Sauce With 30 great flavours to choose from, these will make any meal more interesting.

65. Best Rice
Sun Rice Doongara Clever Rice
Hard to overcook (even for the virgin chef), so it turns out fluffy, not gluggy.

66. Best Rice Mix
Continental Asian Rices
Five mouth-watering varieties to choose from.

67. Best Noodles
Noble House Hokkien Fresh Noodles
Have them as a side dish or combine them with vegetables to make a great stir-fry.

68. Best Frozen Vegetables
Birds Eye Steam Fresh
Once thawed, you'd never know they were ever frozen.

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