NutriPledge rates this product as a yellow dot, which means it is moderate in calories with a healthy balance of carbohydrates, fat, sodium, and dietary fiber and is minimally processed. However, please note that this product has added 10 grams of sugar per serving. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 advise limiting added sugars to less than 10% of total calories in a generally healthy diet. So your daily sugar needs depend upon your daily caloric needs and also your health conditions like diabetes. Try our Steel Cut Oats with Dates recipe with no added sugar if you are watching your sugar intake.
Please also beware that this product is not a significant source of essential nutrients on the food label like protein, iron, calcium, potassium, and vitamin D. These nutrients are an essential part of your daily diet and should come from including all food groups (whole grains, whole fruits, vegetables, lean meats, eggs, fish, beans, legumes, lentils, and low-fat dairy fortified with vitamin D) on your daily diet within your daily caloric and nutrients needs and with minimally processed and added sugar, fat, salt and other food additives.
Dietitian Recommendation: Pair up this product with a cup of milk to enhance protein, calcium and vitamin D for a healthy and balanced meal of choice.
Disclaimer: We’d like to let you know that this page is not medical advice. This can only be used as general guidance to a healthy and balanced diet for your health and wellness. This food does not ensure an adequate or inadequate and safe intake level for a single person. Please consult your healthcare provider and register for our Wellness Workshop to help you eat with intention, responsibility, and confidence to improve your overall health and wellness.
