Wholegrains in a glass
OUR body needs a plethora of nutrition to operate at its best. This includes a healthy balance of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, healthy fats and antioxidants to help us operate at an optimum level daily.
While this seems simple in theory, in reality most of us struggle to consume our recommended daily nutrients.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, making it crucial to get all our vital nutrients before starting the day. However, a busy lifestyle coupled with escalating food costs make us turn to cheap and fast alternatives to fill our rumbling tummies, to the detriment of our health. So what can we do about it?
Wholegrains and matcha: A match made in heaven
A healthy breakfast kick-starts a long and busy day without causing our energy levels to crash midway.
However, the modern demands of the workplace may mean many of us are guilty of skipping breakfast or grabbing a quick but unhealthy bite on the way to the office.
A poor diet can negatively affect our health. Some telltale signs your body is lacking nutrients it needs may include constantly feeling bloated, fatigue and mood swings.
Health professionals recommend we consume wholegrains daily due to its health benefits. Studies show these slow-burning carbohydrates are not only rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals, but may also reduce one’s risk of heart disease. This makes it an ideal breakfast food.
To boot, consuming wholegrains for breakfast does not only keep your blood sugar levels stable between meals and keep you full longer, but they’re also packed with vitamin B complexes, including thiamine, riboflavin and niacin, which provide energy.
While the thought of cooking wholegrains as breakfast seems tedious and time-consuming, you can still tap into its goodness, minus the hassle.
Introducing NH Nutri Grains with Matcha – an instant health beverage for your daily nutritional fix.
NH Nutri Grains with Matcha is NH Nutri Grains’ new variation. Just as healthy and wholesome as its predecessor, which contains purple sweet potato, NH Nutri Grains with Matcha is made from a powerful concoction of 20 nutrientrich grains and matcha to tantalise your tastebuds.
This tasty drink taps into the miracle of matcha – finely ground green tea derived from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant. The power of matcha comes from its unique cultivation and production process, which is different from green tea.
Matcha tea plants are shielded from sunlight before being harvested, which increases its content of chlorophyll and amino acids, giving it its unique taste. It is made from stone-ground whole tea leaves, is more nutritious and contains more antioxidants than steeped green tea.
It also contains phytochemicals such as catechin – the main antioxidant found in matcha, which may help prevent diseases, reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. It is also beneficial to eye health.
It only takes minutes to whip up this beverage, which can be enjoyed hot or cold. Perfect for the busy adult, getting your daily dose of nutrients has never been this convenient.
NH Nutri Grains is the real deal when it comes to providing you and your family with the wholesome goodness of grains and now it offers two variations – Purple Sweet Potato and Matcha, equally wholesome yet deliciously different.
Both NH Nutri Grains variations are available in all Watsons’ outlets, selected pharmacies and Chinese medicine halls. Priced at RM78 for a 1kg tin, you can now buy two at only RM140.80.
For details, call NH Careline: 1300 882 993 (Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm), log on to www. nhnutrient.com or join www. facebook.com/nhnutrigrains