WE MAKE BREAKFAST BETTER

Foods are given a GI ‘score’ to show how fast your blood sugar levels rise in response to an intake of carbohydrates. The higher the score, the faster the blood sugar level rises. A GI value of 70 or more is considered high, one of 56-69 is medium, and one of 55 or less is low. The lower the score, the slower the rate of carbohydrate absorption, and the lower the rise in blood sugar level.

No. Breakfast cereals aren’t a major source of saturated fats, and contain no added trans fats. Some grains, such as oats, can be higher in fats – but these are naturally present in the grain, and tend to be ‘good’ fats, not saturated fats.

No. Artificial sweeteners don’t work in the same way as sugars, so they are not typically used in breakfast cereals. One way we replace the sugars taken out of our cereals is by increasing the amount of whole grains, like wheat and rice.

We’ve all heard of ‘blood sugar’ levels, and how keeping them balanced helps maintain even energy levels and weight. The Glycaemic Index (GI) is a biological indicator of how the levels of glucose in your blood are affected by a fixed amount of carbohydrates in foods or drinks. Put simply, it tells you whether the carbohydrate is ‘slow’ or ‘fast’ releasing.

No. Gluten-free products are not linked to weight loss. People choose them if they’re sensitive to gluten or have Coeliac Disease.

The endosperm is the biggest part of the grain. It mainly contains carbohydrates. It’s the reserve the young plant lives on until its grown roots. The endosperm is milled to make white flour.