Savvy Joe

Although Pronutro is not everyone’s favourite bowl of “breakfast”, and some will say the taste is not unlike that of dusty cardboard. However, for those relegated to a high carbohydrate or bulking diet will be happy to know that a bowl of Pronutro is chock full of complex carbohydrates and will provide long-term energy and sustenance for peak muscle performance whilst lifting weights or performing intense activity, and can be made far more tasty by adding such things as Bulgarian low fat yoghurt or a teaspoon of honey. Have a look at the following nutritional values to get a better idea of the “Bokomo goodness” found in each bowl of Pronutro:

Breakfast Cereals: Bokomo, Pronutro Original

Serving size: 100g

Claims:
Source of 18 vitamins and minerals
Wheat free

List of ingredients:
Maize, Soya, Sugar, Chicory (Source of fructo-oligo saccharides), Minerals (Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite, Tricalcium phosphate, Electrolytic Iron, Zinc Oxide, Magnesium Oxide), Salt, Nature identical flavours, Amino acids (Lysine & Methionine), Vitamin A (Vit A Acetate), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin E (DL-alpha tocopheryl acetate),Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine hydrochloride) , Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) ,Niacin , Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Calcium – D- Pantothenate, Biotin, Folic acid, Beta Carotene(E160A)).

Nutrient Functionality Claims:
• Pronutro has always provided you with much more than other cereals, for a great start to your busy lifestyle.
• Pronutro has gone one massive step further with the inclusion of important nutrients

1. SELENIUM
Functions as a tissue antioxidant thereby keeping cells healthy. Protects unsaturated fatty acids against oxidation in the body (natural antioxidant)

2. ANTI-OXIDANTS
Vitamins C, E and Beta-carotene function as tissue antioxidants thereby keeping cells healthy.

3. VITAMIN A
For the maintenance of good vision, normal growth and a healthy immune system.

4. FOLATE
Plays a role in the metabolism of cell division and the regeneration of blood and cells. Women who consume adequate amounts of folate or folic acid, a B vitamin, daily throughout their childbearing years may reduce their risk of having a child with a birth defect of the brain and spinal cord. Such birth defects, while not widespread are very serious. They can have many causes. Adequate amounts of folate can be obtained from diets rich in fruits, dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, fortified grain products, fortified cereals or a nutritional supplement. Total folate consumption should be limited to 1 0000mcg per day from all sources.

5. B-GROUP VITAMINS
For energy production from food. Essential for growth and a healthy nervous system.

6. DIETARY FIBRE
Plays a role in keeping the gut healthy. Low fat diets, rich in fibre-containing grain products, fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors.

7. CALCIUM
Helps maintain healthy bones and teeth, and a healthy nervous system.. Regular exercise and a healthy diet with enough calcium may help susceptible individuals maintain good bone health and may reduce their risk of osteoporosis later in life.

8. ZINC
Helps in the utilisation of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Maintains a healthy immune system.

9. MAGNESIUM
Helps in the utilisation of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, Helps maintain a healthy muscle and nervous system.

Source: http://www.bokomo.co.za/

Please note that the above values are for Pronutro right out of the box, i.e. before milk, sugar, honey etc. So remember to take these into account when recording total dietary information.

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