Chheda's Mini Bhakarwadi
Products in ‘Crispies & Namkeen’ category range from 0.5 - 4
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- Compliments of Vitamins & MineralsThe micronutrients (Vitamins/Minerals) play an important role by ensuring proper functioning of cells and tissues.Each vitamin and trace mineral play a specific role in the body. For example, Vitamin C acts as antioxidant protecting cells from environmental damage, healing wounds and maintaining connective tissue whereas minerals like sodium, potassium and chloride function as electrolytes that assist in communication between cells necessary for nerve impulses and muscle contraction.Some products mimic the nature by adding artificial vitamins or minerals which have an identical form and function to those found in nature, but they are manufactured synthetically to meet extremely high standards of processed products.
- "Zero Trans Fat" & ''Trans Fat free'' does not always mean NO Trans FatTrans Fats are one type of fatty acid formed during the food manufacturing process, which when consumed tend to increase the blood cholesterol level.
A claim of the term “Trans-fat free” or Zero Trans Fat on a food label means, where trans-fat is less than 0.2 g per serving of food, this is as per the current Indian food laws.
Therefore, it is important to check the serving size of the product you are consuming, have more than one serving and the nutrient will pile up. - High in Fat
Calories in a food come from carbohydrates, protein and fat. The above product however has more calories from fat, which is not desirable and thus is considered “high in fat”.
So think again before you go binging on it, as every gram of fat matters!
- Scan before you snack!Snacking is a smart habit. Ready to eat/ cook snack options are often convenient and easily grab able. The key however, is taking a smart approach to snacking.Here are three simple tips to help you pick the healthier one
- Compare the serving size on the Nutrition Facts table to the amount of food you actually eat. For example serving size for biscuits is 24 gms (i.e. approx 3-4 biscuits) and if you eat 6 of them, your intake will change accordingly.
- Read the % DV (Daily Value). 5% DV or less is a little and 15% DV or more is a lot for that nutrient.
- Check for better - Less sodium, Less fat, More fibre, More Minerals like Calcium, Iron, etc.
Disclaimer:Product Analysis is based on general practices in the field of Nutrition. Please check with or consult a qualified and licensed medical professional for its suitability to you.
