Nowadays we find exotic delicacies originating from the other side of the world in our local supermarket and don’t even give it a second thought. My parents could only dream of many of these foods, and yet the nutritional value of our diets appears to be getting worse, rather than better and the ubiquity and heavy marketing of processed foods is at least partially to blame. Many processed foods contain high quantities of fast-release sugars (even savoury foods), and this causes high spikes in the sugar levels in our blood which over time can lead or contribute to Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and even cancer.

It is becoming more and more important that we return to healthier diets, eating ‘proper’ food which sustains us and gives us energy in the manner that nature intended, and one aspect of this is to reduce the speed of sugar release from our food into our blood stream. Glycaemic Load (GL) is a useful indicator of how quickly a food releases sugar into your blood – a low GL is under 10, and 20 and above is classed as high.

Lizi’s range of Super Muesli is a perfect example of good natural food. Lizi and husband Mick Shaw are passionate about wholesome food and they test the GL of all their products. For a single serving of their muesli, the GL is around 5, so good and low. Contrary to popular perception in this ‘low-fat’ world, some fats are essential for our well-being, and hence Lizi makes sure their muesli’s have plenty of nuts and seeds.

I have just sampled Lizi’s Focus Super Muesli and I can confirm that it is delicious – can something so tasty be so good for you? A resounding ‘Yes’. It majors on nuts and seeds, including hazelnut and pecan, and also contains maca – a Peruvian root which is said to boost energy. It contains zinc and B6 to help brain function too. This variety has no dried fruit, but others in the range do and are also yummy.

Lizi’s mueslis really are a great way to start not only the day, but your healthy new life. There’s a fabulous selection so you certainly won’t get bored. They come in convenient resealable packs and are available from Lizi’s website where (FANTASTIC NEWS) Focus and some other mueslis are currently on sale, reduced from £3.50 to £1.75 for 400g. You can also buy them through Ocado. So go for it, chomp your way guilt-free to health.

By Dr K Thompson, award-winning author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows
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Note: These articles express personal views. No warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information given and you should always consult a doctor if you need medical advice.