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Stanton also believes there is no excuse for kids who don't "like" breakfast. "If kids won't eat their breakfast, they need to learn better eating habits – it's just something they should be taught to do," she says. Processed convenience The dairy-free version is in between the standard and no added sugar option but unlike those flavours, it is both dairy and gluten-free.
Too easy. Available at major supermarkets as well as independent supermarkets and corner stores. Store in the fridge if you prefer it cold but can also be stored in the cupboard as its long-life. It's positioned as the thing you grab on those days when you are racing out of the door. Sustainability 7 out of 10 Take a look at the label below. How many sugars can you spot? How many seed oils? How many additives? Fortification? Have they hidden high fructose corn syrup in there but under a different name? This is not breakfast, this is a science experiment. This is higher in carbs than most low carb breakfast recipes, but still incredibly low compared to commercially available breakfast drinks and high in protein and healthy fats to keep you up and go go go for longer. Market leader Sanitarium- whose Up&Go products claim to be high in fibre yet have under four grams per serve - is one of the manufacturers that will need to change (either their composition or their labelling) before the 2016 deadline. And while others may just meet the 4g fibre per serve requirement for the claim, the value of the fibre typically used in breakfast drinks has been called into question. Inulin, a starchy carbohydrate commonly derived from chicory root, is the favoured choice of fibre in liquid breakfasts, known for its ability to add a smooth feel without unwanted taste or texture. Devondale, Kellogg's, Sanitarium and Vitasoy all use it in their products. While inulin counts as "dietary fibre" under the Food Standards Code, it's different from the fibre provided by wholegrain cereals and it's not the same as oats.I actually thought Up&Go WAS made from soy milk but it's not – it's a mix of reconstituted milk with a bit of soy protein. Nutritionist Dr Rosemary Stanton isn't convinced that it's on a par with other fibre sources. "I really believe the jury is still out as to whether inulin has the same benefits," she says. "It is a form of soluble fibre, but whether or not it is equivalent to wholegrain fibre I think is very much in doubt."
Low fat milk, milk solids, sugar, oat fibre (min 1.25%), tapioca maltodextrin, cocoa powder (min 0.7%), malt extract, natural flavour, vegetable gums (460,466,407). Given that breakfast is traditionally the meal with the highest fibre content, it's disappointing that these drinks don't contribute more to our daily intake. Protein They are advertised as a nutritious way to start the day, especially marketed towards kids who start early sports or a great meal replacement on the way to the gym. Filtered water, skim milk powder, cane sugar (4%), wheat maltodextrin, soy protein, vegetable oils (1.5%) (sunflower, canola), Hi-maize™ starch, corn syrup solids, inulin, fructose, cocoa (0.5%), cereals (oat flour, barley beta glucan), minerals (calcium, phosphorus), food acid (332), flavour, vegetable gums (460,466,407) vitamins (C, A, niacin, B12, B2, B6, B1, folate), salt.It’s hard to know how much of the sugar is lactose as it’s not listed on the label but based on the ingredients list it’s likely been added to the standard vanilla whereas sweeteners are used for the no added sugar version. Breakfast is traditionally the most fibre-dense meal of the day - a good reason to ensure you set aside time for it.
Ten of the drinks reviewed have more than 23g of sugars per serve, roughly the same as a regular chocolate bar. Naturally occurring sugars in a cup of full-cream milk are about 12g. Tapping into consumers' increasing demand for meals on the go, liquid breakfasts are a growing category in the shopping aisles. Sanitarium's Up&Go has ruled the market since its launch 15 years ago, but other manufacturers have since entered the battle for shelf space. Accredited practising dietitian Melanie McGrice says the growth of inulin as a dietary fibre in processed food places her profession in a difficult situation. "If you're going to skip meals, a drink is better than nothing," she concedes. "However, I certainly don't want to advocate that it's fine to drink these products every day." A sugary start Found in fruits, vegetables, oats, dried beans and lentils, soluble fibre dissolves in water and works to lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Insoluble fibre – the type found in wholegrains, the outer skins of fruit and vegetables, as well as nuts and seeds – promotes digestion and a healthy bowel. To receive the greatest health benefit, the Dietitians Association of Australiarecommends we eat at least 30g of a wide variety of fibres each day. My thoughts are thatit’s probably better to stay at home and have a nutritious breakfastthan trying to run off the sugar and oxidised oils. Remember “you can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet”.The no added sugar vanilla contains 8.1g protein, 3.7g fat, 15.5g total carbs of which 10.1g has been highlighted as lactose. There is also 4g of dietary fibre. So, similar protein and fat content to the standard vanilla but over 12g, or 3 teaspoons, less sugar.
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