UP & GO Breakfast Drink - Chocolate, High Protein, Calcium & Fibre (330ml x 8 Bottles)

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The dairy free vanilla contains 8.7g protein, 4.4g fat, 22.6g carbs of which 11.4g is added. Because this is a dairy free product, it shouldn’t contain lactose meaning the sugar listed is likely added. This flavour also contains 4g of dietary fibre. Filtered water, skim milk powder, cane sugar (4%), wheat maltodextrin, soy protein, vegetable oils (1.5%) (sunflower, canola), Hi-maize™ starch, corn syrup solids, inulin, fructose, cocoa (0.5%), cereals (oat flour, barley beta glucan), minerals (calcium, phosphorus), food acid (332), flavour, vegetable gums (460,466,407) vitamins (C, A, niacin, B12, B2, B6, B1, folate), salt. Nutritionist Dr Rosemary Stanton isn't convinced that it's on a par with other fibre sources. "I really believe the jury is still out as to whether inulin has the same benefits," she says. "It is a form of soluble fibre, but whether or not it is equivalent to wholegrain fibre I think is very much in doubt."

Breakfast is traditionally the most fibre-dense meal of the day - a good reason to ensure you set aside time for it. Given that breakfast is traditionally the meal with the highest fibre content, it's disappointing that these drinks don't contribute more to our daily intake. Protein Low fat milk, milk solids, sugar, oat fibre (min 1.25%), tapioca maltodextrin, cocoa powder (min 0.7%), malt extract, natural flavour, vegetable gums (460,466,407).A serving of oats with a handful of almonds and a sliced apple will give you about 11g of fibre (both soluble and insoluble), which is a third of your daily recommended intake. This is double – and in some cases, more than triple – the amount of fibre available in the liquid breakfasts we analysed.

I actually thought Up&Go WAS made from soy milk but it's not – it's a mix of reconstituted milk with a bit of soy protein. I was surprised to discover Up&Go has THREE different sweeteners – cane sugar, corn syrup solids (think high-fructose corn syrup) as well as fructose. Why on earth would a flavoured milk drink need all these three? Surely just sugar would be enough to sweeten? Nutrition Information Component Not from whole wheat as in Weet-Bix but a mix of Hi-Maize starch (a special commercial strain of maize or corn that high in resistant starch), inulin (a commercial fibre derived from chicory) and beta-glucan from barley (a soluble fibre that's also found in oats and can help sweep cholesterol out of the body). Up&Go is highly fortified with 8 vitamins (C, A, niacin, B12, B2, B6, B1, folate) and two minerals (calcium and phosphorous). Inulin, a starchy carbohydrate commonly derived from chicory root, is the favoured choice of fibre in liquid breakfasts, known for its ability to add a smooth feel without unwanted taste or texture. Devondale, Kellogg's, Sanitarium and Vitasoy all use it in their products. While inulin counts as "dietary fibre" under the Food Standards Code, it's different from the fibre provided by wholegrain cereals and it's not the same as oats.

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Too easy. Available at major supermarkets as well as independent supermarkets and corner stores. Store in the fridge if you prefer it cold but can also be stored in the cupboard as its long-life. It's positioned as the thing you grab on those days when you are racing out of the door. Sustainability 7 out of 10 Made in Australia (a plus) by Sanitarium, one of Australia's more health-aware food companies, so I'm surprised this rather processed drink has come out of their stable and been selling so well for years without a hint of criticism. Accredited practising dietitian Melanie McGrice says the growth of inulin as a dietary fibre in processed food places her profession in a difficult situation. "If you're going to skip meals, a drink is better than nothing," she concedes. "However, I certainly don't want to advocate that it's fine to drink these products every day." A sugary start It’s hard to know how much of the sugar is lactose as it’s not listed on the label but based on the ingredients list it’s likely been added to the standard vanilla whereas sweeteners are used for the no added sugar version.

This is higher in carbs than most low carb breakfast recipes, but still incredibly low compared to commercially available breakfast drinks and high in protein and healthy fats to keep you up and go go go for longer. Take a look at the label below. How many sugars can you spot? How many seed oils? How many additives? Fortification? Have they hidden high fructose corn syrup in there but under a different name? This is not breakfast, this is a science experiment. Stanton also believes there is no excuse for kids who don't "like" breakfast. "If kids won't eat their breakfast, they need to learn better eating habits – it's just something they should be taught to do," she says. Processed convenience Market leader Sanitarium- whose Up&Go products claim to be high in fibre yet have under four grams per serve - is one of the manufacturers that will need to change (either their composition or their labelling) before the 2016 deadline. And while others may just meet the 4g fibre per serve requirement for the claim, the value of the fibre typically used in breakfast drinks has been called into question. McGrice says while the convenience factor appeals to many people – the average Australian dedicates just eight minutes a day to preparing and eating breakfast – grabbing a tub of yoghurt and an apple instead of one of these products is a convenient and less processed alternative.Despite the presence of Hi-maize, beta-glucan and inulin (as in Coco Pops), it's not as high in fibre as Oats Express nor Coco Pops which does puzzle me a little. What about the vitamins? Studies consistently show that if you eat breakfast you're less likely to become overweight, and a nutritious breakfast can help reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes. Skipping the first meal of the day has also been linked to reduced intake of calcium and dietary fibre. With claims such as "high in fibre", "fibre for digestive health", the "goodness of three grains" – you'd be forgiven for thinking the products are, well, high in fibre. But the industry's own voluntaryNutrient Claims Code of Practiceallows products with as little as 1.5g of fibre per serve to claim they are a "source of fibre". The no added sugar vanilla contains 8.1g protein, 3.7g fat, 15.5g total carbs of which 10.1g has been highlighted as lactose. There is also 4g of dietary fibre. So, similar protein and fat content to the standard vanilla but over 12g, or 3 teaspoons, less sugar.

The dairy-free version is in between the standard and no added sugar option but unlike those flavours, it is both dairy and gluten-free. All three products have similar protein, fibre and fat but the carbohydrate and sugar content varies. The no added sugar has less sugar however sweeteners are used. Tapping into consumers' increasing demand for meals on the go, liquid breakfasts are a growing category in the shopping aisles. Sanitarium's Up&Go has ruled the market since its launch 15 years ago, but other manufacturers have since entered the battle for shelf space. Ten of the drinks reviewed have more than 23g of sugars per serve, roughly the same as a regular chocolate bar. Naturally occurring sugars in a cup of full-cream milk are about 12g. They are advertised as a nutritious way to start the day, especially marketed towards kids who start early sports or a great meal replacement on the way to the gym.After 2016, a product must offer at least 10g per serve before it can claim to be a good source of protein. Kellogg'sNutrigrain and Coco Pops breakfast drinks both make this claim, but their current protein levels come in at 9.5g and 9.8g per serve respectively. Vitasoy'sVitaGo banana and honey, chocolate, and vanilla drinks also spruik their protein levels, yet fall below what will be required. Soluble and insoluble fibre Save your time by skipping the gym and make a decent breakfast. Move more, exercise less. Watch the video at the end of the post to see why it’s best to avoidcereals and how they have actually changed the way we live. What’s In Ready-To-Go Liquid Breakfast Cereals? With its long list of ingredients (some of which are no doubt imported such as the soy protein and corn syrup solids and fructose) and artificial taste, this is one liquid breakfast that doesn't live up to the squeaky-clean image of Weet-Bix which has been an Aussie icon for generations. Up&Go trades off this healthy image but really is no better or worse than other milk-based liquid breakfasts. Or flavoured low-fat milks. While lactose - a type of sugar - occurs naturally in milk, it's the added sugars at the top of the ingredient lists that are of concern.