Someone once said,"at the mention of Bournvita, tongues go wagging, kids go dancing". Could this be true? Could it be not?
It's not a new product in town, neither is an entity to start describing all over. It is a commodity that has won itself a household name, not just in a local village, but in many countries across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia.
Like the human brain which we aren't maximizing to full potential, so is this 'pack of vitality' we've been missing out each time, all day long.
Bournvita, made by Cadbury Linited, UK, is a highly nutritional beverage made of malt and cocoa powder.
With reach in many countries across the globe, Bournvita is endorsed by the Nutrition Societies of these countries.
Bournvita is formulated with ingredients like Malt extract, Sugar, Cocoa powder, Glucose syrup, Skimmed milk powder, Milk protein, Emulsifier (E471), Vitamins and Minerals.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION OF BOURNVITA
Bournvita is richly packed with lots of nutritional elements. Going by the definition of what a 'balanced diet' should be and look like, Bournvita is a near-perfect fit.
According to the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) for children at the age of 10 and above, and adults, a serving of 3 teaspoonfuls (equivalent of 20g) of Bournvita contains:
• 16.4g of Carbohydrate
• 1.4g of Protein
• 0.24g of saturated fat
• 0.4g of total fat
• 0.04g of sodium
• 0.04g of dietary fibre
• 6.2g of sugar
• 72Kcal of energy. Please tell me a better way to start your day without being energized to carry out the day's job.
If that were all there would have been little need for this write-up. What's more? When it comes to matters of nutrition or the nourishment it provides, Bournvita is a store of nutritional elements.
Bournvita contains, per 20g of serving:
• Vitamins rich in antioxidants such as A, C, and E (25g each)
• ProHealth Vitamins like B2 (25g), and 15g of B9, B12, and D
• B1, B3, B5, B6 (25g each), B7 (15g)
• 36g of Calcium
• 4g of Potassium
• 15g each of Selenium and Zinc
In case you don't know, let me tell you this; antioxidants help protect your body cells and skin in so many ways. According to WebMD, antioxidants help protect your body against 'Free Radicals' (damaged cells which could cause real problems to the body).
Antioxidants also play VERY vital role in the human body's fight against cancer, by hindering the growth of cancerous cells.
Besides that, Vitamin A, also known as retinol, is needed for vision (day and night), healthy skin and mucous membranes, bone and tooth growth, and helps to boost your immune system health. It also helps prevent xerophthalmia (a drying condition of the cornea of the eye). Its absence from diet leads to a loss in weight and failure of growth in young children.
The Vitamin B complex (which are eight in number, and all present) helps in general bodily functions such as energy production and making red blood cells.
According to BetterHealth, the body has a limited capacity to store most of the B-group vitamins (except B12 and folate, which are stored in the liver).
A person who has a poor diet for a few months may end up with B-group vitamins deficiency. For this reason, it is important that adequate amounts of these vitamins be eaten regularly as part of a well-balanced, nutritious diet.
Everybody wants strong bones, don't we? Especially for the kids. Vitamin D helps in the proper absorption of calcium needed for strong bones. With this, your day's job is sure set to go.
Selenium and Zinc are trace minerals (meaning, the body only needs them in small amounts). Selenium in conjuction with antioxidant enzymes, play a good role in preventing cell damage, preventing certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases it also helps protect the body from the poisonous effects of heavy metals and other harmful substances.
"Wait, all these in one beverage. You've got to be kidding me right?" No!, next time you get a pack of Bournvita, check what's written on its label, and you'll be wowed.
NOTE: The purpose of this is not that you begin to take Borunvita as a substitute to proper diet. Excess intake could lead to dietary problems, and also stomach cramps.
Let your consumption be in the right proportion. Drink wisely and stay healthy.
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