A HEALTHY OPTION FOR THE LUNCH BOX

Over the last 20 years, rates of obesity in children have risen greatly in many countries around the world. In the ten-year period from 1985 to 1995 the level of combined overweight/obesity in Australian children more than doubled. The rate of increase in Australia appears to be accelerating sharply when viewed in a historical perspective*.

There is now a growing need to ensure our future generations are healthy and active, creating the demand for healthy snacks to include in childrens lunch boxes, especially when we are in the lead up for the new year!

Real Foods have a range of seven healthy crispbread slice options. Real Foods Corn Thins are made from Australian sun-ripened corn using a delicious recipe for maximum flavour and crunch. The varieties in the range are Original, Sesame, Soy and Linseed, Multigrain, Rye and Caraway, Rice Thins, and NEW Cracked Pepper & Lemon.

The new Cracked Pepper & Lemon Corn Thins are 97% fat free and contain more dietary fibre per gram than wholemeal bread! All Corn Thins varieties contain absolutely no artifical ingredients or preservatives, and are lactose free, while all except Rye & Caraway are also gluten free.

Joy Delis, Senior Brand Manager - Real Foods, commented on the rise in consumption of crispbread products and the increasingly important role of healthy snack options for Australians.

“The recent focus on health and dietary matters for Australians has seen a significant increase in the crispbread market. With the array of indoor activities available for children today it is important to balance their lifestyle with healthy snack options. Importantly, consumers don’t need to sacrifice wholesome ingredients for great taste - they can have both! Corn Thins are fabulous by themselves or with a fresh topping of your choice”.

Include a healthy alternative in your child’s lunch box this year with a variety of Real Foods Corn Thins.

Available at major supermarkets in 150 gram packs - RRP $1.89.

* information gathered from http://www.health.nsw.gov.au