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Grocery Tool

Few of us have time to study food labels once we hit the grocery store, and yet this is the key to making healthier food choices. To make things easier, we've created a tool that makes it possible for you to do your research in the comfort of your home (or office chair). Simply select a food category on the left, view the nutrient values of the relevant products below, and make the right choices when you go shopping.

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Nature's Source Ideal Mix Crispy Crunch
	Kilojoules	1866
	Total fat	15.5
	Saturated fat	6.0
	Sodium	200
	Carbohydrates	68.4
	Protein	8.3
per 100g	Cholesterol	0
	Fibre	5.2

Alpen Lite Muesli
	Kilojoules	1400
	Total fat	6.6
	Saturated fat	1
	Sodium	0.15
	Carbohydrates	61.5
	Protein	10.1
per 100g	Cholesterol
	Fibre	10.2

Simply Cereal Balance Low-Fat Muesli
	Kilojoules	1410
	Total fat	1.8
	Saturated fat	0.5
	Sodium	325
	Carbohydrates	71
	Protein	8
per 100g	Cholesterol	0
	Fibre	6.4

Vital Muesli
	Kilojoules	1384
	Total fat	9.1
	Saturated fat	1
	Sodium	13
	Carbohydrates	54.2
	Protein	10.6
per 100g	Cholesterol	0
	Fibre	12

FineForm Low-GI Muesli
	Kilojoules	1425
	Total fat	7.2
	Saturated fat	1.3
	Sodium	20
	Carbohydrates	64.8
	Protein	10.5
per 100g	Cholesterol	0
	Fibre	10.9

Vital Original High Fibre
	Kilojoules	1398
	Total fat	9.4
	Saturated fat	1.4
	Sodium	5.7
	Carbohydrates	53.5
	Protein	8.3
per 100g	Cholesterol	0
	Fibre	15

Products with the highest scores in this category:

* Please note that products which contain no indication of the values of specific nutrients are omitted from the relevant calculations.
For weight loss: Choose the product(s) with the lowest kilojoule count:
Kellogs Special K Berry (1045kJ)

For heart health: Choose the product(s) with the lowest saturated fat content:
Simply Cereal Balance Low-Fat Muesli (0.5g)

For weight loss and heart health: Choose the product(s) with the lowest total fat content:
Woolworths Slimmer's Choice Swiss Muesli (1.4g)

To prevent or treat hypertension: Choose the product(s) with the lowest sodium (salt) content:
Alpen Lite Muesli (0.15mg)

After a rigorous training session: Choose the product(s) with the highest carbohydrate content:
Weigh-Less High Bulk (72.4g)

To build muscle: Choose the product(s) with the highest protein content:
Vital Toasted Multigrain Gluten Free (12.6g)

For heart health: Choose the product(s) with the lowest cholesterol content:
Nature's Source Ideal Mix Crispy Crunch (0mg)

Simply Cereal Balance Low-Fat Muesli (0mg)

Vital Muesli (0mg)

FineForm Low-GI Muesli (0mg)

Vital Original High Fibre (0mg)

Vital Muesli Low GI (0mg)

Simply Cereal Super Fruit (0mg)

Simply Cereal Multigrain (0mg)

Simply Cereal Crunchy Nut (0mg)

Simply Cereal Honey & Almond (0mg)

Simply Cereal Caribbean (0mg)

Simply Cereal All Swiss (0mg)

Nature's Source Nutzy Crunch (0mg)

Nature's Source Crispy Crunch (0mg)

Nature's Source Toasted Nut Crunch (0mg)

Nature's Source Luxury Swiss (0mg)

Woolworths Breakfast Muesli (0mg)

Woolworths Luxury Muesli (0mg)

Woolworths Organic Swiss Style Wholegrain Muesli (0mg)

Woolworths Organic Tropical Muesli (0mg)

For weight loss, heart and colon health: Choose the product(s) with the highest fibre content:
Vital Original High Fibre (15g)

Woolworths Luxury Muesli (15g)

Tip: Shopping for muesli

When we think of a healthy breakfast choice, we think of muesli – a result of good marketing. But be warned: some muesli brands can contain a lot of fat. Be on the lookout for mueslis that have a lower total and saturated-fat content, and make sure you choose a brand that's free of unhealthy trans fats. Also go for muesli with a good fibre content (at least 8g of fibre per 100g muesli) and reduced sodium (salt).

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