Health enthusiasts will be delighted to hear that, just in time for summer, SASKO has a low-GI range featuring five delicious flavours that are high in fibre and packed with vitamins and minerals.
The five versatile variants are Seeded Whole Wheat Brown Bread, Whole Wheat Brown Bread, Oats and Honey-flavoured White Bread, Multi-seed Cranberry, Brown Bread and Linseed Bread. These can all be enjoyed as a sandwich with nutritious toppings or used in an array of delicious dishes to add extra goodness and balance to your meal.
Clinical dietician Faaizah Laher, of Garden City Clinic, says: “The SASKO Low GI range is great because it is low GI and rich in fibre. A low-GI balanced diet can help you boost heart health, prevent constipation, ensure optimal growth and development, help reduce inflammation and ensure your body has the right nutrients for good health.”
“There are also many benefits to a diet rich in fibre,” she continues. “Fibre not only keeps our digestive systems regular and healthy but also helps maintain a healthy weight by keeping blood sugar levels stable and helping you fight food cravings. Dietary fibre can also reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.”
Laher says a healthy balanced diet contains 25-30g of dietary fibre. A single serving of SASKO Low GI bread contains approximately 3.6g of fibre, as well as many vitamins and minerals.
Each Added Care loaf contains a multitude of nutrients:
- The Low GI Seeded Whole Wheat Brown Bread with added manganese and a wonderful nutty flavour that makes every bite enjoyable. Manganese is a mineral that helps speed up your metabolism.
- If you’re looking for a tasty way to add fibre to your diet, try the Low GI Oats & Honey Flavoured White Bread. This South African favourite tastes like honey and is suitable for diabetics and strict vegetarians. Fibre can ease digestion and is great for gut health.
- For those days when you want to indulge in sweetness but don’t want to compromise your health, go for the Low GI Cranberry Brown Bread. Cranberries give you long-lasting energy and are a rich source of vitamins C and E.
- The much-loved Low GI Soy & Linseed White Bread is a source of omega-3 fatty acids. Put a tasty topping on a slice, enjoy the crunchy texture of linseed and know that omega 3 plays a role in lowering and maintaining cholesterol at a healthy level.
- If you’re looking for something that’s high in fibre, the Low GI Whole Wheat Brown Bread is perfect for you. Fibre is essential in maintaining a healthy gut. Loaded with goodness, without giving up taste, this loaf has only 247 calories in every 2 slices. No surprise, then, that it’s a family favourite.
SASKO is running a competition for the launch of the new Added Care range. Consumers can buy any SASKO Low GI loaf, create a meal with a loaf from the range, post a picture (make sure the loaf is in the picture), tag @Sasko_SA and use the hashtag #AddedCare to stand a chance to win a Fitbit.
About dietician Faaizah Laher
Faaizah Laher is endorsed by The Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA), a professional organisation for registered dietitians, as well as a non-profit organisation that promotes optimal nutrition for all South Africans. Wife and mother to two little girls, Faaizah is passionate about nutrition and healthy eating. Her goal is to encourage and help families plan and prepare delicious, healthy and balanced meals for all to enjoy – even for the fussy toddlers!