![]() ![]() It’s suggested that most of us should have around 400 calories for breakfast and so, the 211 calories in a serving of Weetabix is a bit low (yes, even if you’re trying to lose weight) and so, you might want to add some fruit – say a banana and some berries (about another 150 calories). But, if you want to make it a little more filling and balanced, you might want to add some extras. It provides fibre, the added nutrients boost your daily intake of things like iron and B vitamins and topping it with dairy (or fortified alt milk) gives a much needed dose of calcium. It’s a lot better than what’s in that bowl above! ![]() And while they do use salt and sugar – these are in tiny amounts so, yet again, Weetabix classes as healthy. The calories in Weetabix mostly come from carbohydrates – there’s very little fat in Weetabix, just 0.8g in total and 0.2g of saturated fat per serving. If you add 150ml of skimmed milk, that’s another 75 calories and so, you’re looking at around 211 calories a bowl. There are two biscuits in a standard serving of Weetabix and that contains 136 calories. If that sounds like you have a look at our guide to why you bloat after eating here. Some people find that high levels of fibre can trigger gas and bloating. The healthy bacteria in your gut also love plant fibres (and wheat is a plant fibre) and feeding them the fuel they need is not only associated with good digestive health, but all round health – and even better mood! For most people increasing fibre is a good thing and will get things moving. If that wasn’t enough of a reason to load your bowl, research from Harvard University Medical Schoolfound that people who eat the most wholegrains live the longest – and replacing just one serving a day, of refined carbs with wholegrains – like eating a Weetabix breakfast rather than say, white toast with honey – increased risk of living a longer life by 8 per cent.Īnd yes, there’s the digestive benefits of fibre to consider. Not only do they contain more nutrients than the more refined type of carbohydrate, they also have more fibre and keep you fuller for longer. Wholegrains are the best form of starchy carbohydrate that you can eat. Benefits of Eating Weetabixīecause the wholewheat is used to make Weetabix, the biscuits are a wholegrain which adds a tick in the the ‘yes they’re healthy box’ and provides many of the health benefits potentially associated with eating Weetabix. Those flakes are then crushed together into biscuity shapes and toasted to make them the crispy biscuits you know and love. Weetabix is wheat biscuit is made from wholegrain wheat with a little bit of barley extract to add flavour, a dash of sugar and salt and some added vitamins and minerals to boost its health credentials.Īll of these are mixed together, then steamed. ![]() But, you might be wondering what’s in it? It’s basically a little squoval biscuit that you eat with milk – usually in the morning. Weetabix is breakfast cereal made by the company Weetabix Limited. ![]()
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