You could lower risk of diabetes and stroke with ‘underrated’ Aldi sna

A nutrition specialist has highlighted an overlooked snack which could play a role in reducing the likelihood of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and bowel cancer. Taking to TikTok, Sunna Van Kampen, the founder of Tonic Health, a vitamin brand, said the snack he found in Aldi is « underrated. »

In his TikTok video discussing multigrain rice cakes, he explained they’re made from « 76% brown rice and then corn grits, sorghum, buckwheat, linseed, sunflower seeds and sea salt. So no nasty additives. » The rice cakes enhance your fibre consumption, promoting satiety. He suggests pairing them with peanut butter for an even more satisfying treat.

The vitamin expert stresses: « If you’re on the lookout for a healthy and delicious snack for your kids, don’t overlook this underrated option available at Aldi. »

According to Diabetes UK, « increasing the amount of fibre in your diet can help you manage your diabetes. It also helps keep your gut healthy and can reduce your blood cholesterol, which lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease. If you are trying to maintain a healthy weight, it can also be beneficial. »

It can not only help manage the condition, but it can also ward it off. According to Zoe, founder by Professor Tim Spector: « In general, studies show that people who consume adequate fibre have a 20–30% reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared with those who don’t consume enough.

He continued: « Many parents are seeking nutritious choices to ensure their children eat well, and this snack checks all the boxes ». Pointing out that Aldi is a « budget-friendly » supermarket, Kampen explains that the snack « offers a balance of flavour and nutrition that children appreciate while giving parents peace of mind. »

The vitamin firm founder adds that it’s an especially smart choice for families whose kids enjoy tasty snacks without extra additives, suggesting it could easily become a staple. And it’s not only for children, it also makes a great snack option for adults.

How much fibre do I need?

According to the NHS adults should consume 30g of fibre a day, as part of a healthy balanced diet.Children have targets as well which say:

• 2 to 5 year-olds: need about 15g of fibre a day
• 5 to 11 year-olds: need about 20g
• 11 to 16 year-olds: need about 25g

It also says there is evidence that it can help with diabetes among other conditions. It notes: « There is strong evidence that eating plenty of fibre (commonly referred to as roughage) is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.

« Choosing foods with fibre also makes us feel fuller, while a diet rich in fibre can help digestion and prevent constipation. » It notes that people can try some ideas below if they want to include more fibre in their diet.

Two thick slices of wholemeal toasted bread (6.6g of fibre) topped with one sliced banana (1.4g) and a small glass (150ml) of fruit juice (1.2g) will give you around 9.2g of fibre.

A baked jacket potato with the skin on (4.7g) with around half a can (about a 200g portion) of reduced-sugar and reduced-salt baked beans in tomato sauce (9.8g) followed by an apple (1.2g) will give you around 15.7g of fibre.

Mixed vegetable tomato-based curry cooked with onion and spices (6.6g) with boiled wholegrain rice (2.7g) followed by a lower-fat fruit yoghurt (0.4g) will give you around 9.7g of fibre. Bear in mind that fruit yoghurts can sometimes be high in added sugars, so check the label and try to choose lower-sugar versions.

A small handful of nuts (30g), such as almonds, can have around 3.8g of fibre. Make sure you choose unsalted nuts without added sugars.

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