Nutrition: sensible food swap - Oomf! protein oats...

Sensible food swap...

 Swap: a pot of instant porridge oats.

 For: a pot of (golden syrup) protein oats by Oomf!

 Why: although tucking into an instant pot of porridge (oats) may seem like a sensible way to start the day, many breakfast based brands are bursting with an abundance of added sugar - the 'free' type that's largely linked to spiked blood sugar levels (hello mid morning munchies!), overweight and obesity. 

 By opting for a pot of Oomf! protein oats as opposed to a processed pot of porridge, you'll not only slash your sugar intake (a 75g serving of golden syrup protein oats contains only naturally occurring sugars, xylitol and a mere <1% of natural syrup flavouring as its final ingredient), but you'll also increase your intake of protein and fibre - two satiety stimulating nutrients that are associated with promoting a feeling of fullness, and aiding weight loss.

 Top tip: if you're tempted to add a tasty topping, opt for fruit (sliced banana creates a mouthwatering combination when scattered over Oomf's golden syrup oats!) as opposed to additional sugar and syrups - this is a sensible way to add sweetness without resorting to the refined sugar that results in a rapid rise (and slump!) in blood glucose levels.

 *Each 75g pot of Oomf! golden syrup protein oats contains 281kcal, 3.3g fat (0.8g saturated), 10.8g sugar (from naturally occurring sugars), 4.7g fibre, 20.6g protein and 0.2g salt. Head over to www.giveitsomeoomf.com to check out the full range of Oomf! products. 

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