So today, I am starting a new segment on my blog called FitBusters. I’d like to thank my brother-in-law for giving me the idea! I will spotlight a food that APPEARS to be healthy, but, after a closer look, really isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
This Friday, I will be highlighting Nutella. I don’t get it. Nutella exploded onto the market 3-4 years ago. We saw a commercial with a mother spreading Nutella onto a slice of bread for her children to eat for breakfast. The commercial had an undertone of providing the children with a healthy breakfast- highlighting that the Nutella is made from quality ingredients like hazelnuts, skim milk, and a hint of cocoa. Here’s the commercial:
Of course, Nutella has some small health benefits, which would come along with most products made out of nuts, but, overall, I would not consider it a healthy product. Did you know that Nutella was actually sued for making health claims and had to pay out $3 million dollars? You can read the article here.
Bottom line- Nutella is a treat and shoud not be used as a “healthy” topping. It should be used sparingly.
If you’d like to try a healthier alternative, check out Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter blend.
By Justin’s own words, “So this is a warning that my chocolate hazelnut butter may not taste like what you’re used to – sugar. What it will taste like is a delicious combination of premium hazelnuts and organic chocolate for an addictive, skip the bread and eat it with a spoon delicacy.” And here are the nutrition facts:
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