Everyone is in such a hurry these days. There isn’t even enough time to eat. Or is there?
While the demands of modern lifestyles chomp away at our precious hours, many of us willingly fool ourselves into believing that we simply don’t have time to fuel our bodies with the nutrition we need. As it turns out, it isn’t quite so!
Ideally, we’d like to think of mealtimes as the time to sit down at the dining table, either at home or at an eatery, and to savour our food at our own pace. Practically speaking though, even stay-at-home moms find that hard to pull off, especially during hectic school days – some hardly have time to eat! If that particular group of people don’t have time to prepare and eat proper meals, it’s no surprise that many of us too, don’t really have half an hour to spare for some eggs and toast for breakfast!
However, we still need to properly nourish our bodies or we’ll be lacking of energy to perform our daily tasks. This is where premix food as well as beverage powders come in handy. All you have to do is mix it with water, gulp it down, and you’re ready to go. Let’s take a look at some of the kinds available in the market for us today.
Breakfast In Sachets
Morning rush is no joke, for it’s enough to negatively affect our whole day. Whether it’s being late for school or for work, it can bring you down. Top that off with lack of fuel due to not having time for breakfast, and you’ll have yourself a physical and emotional disaster to start your day off. If you see yourself as constantly being in this situation, know that you can remedy this by having a supply of nutritious premix breakfast cereals or even breakfast drinks. Some may argue that many of these breakfast premixes contain too much sugar, but if you’re concerned about that, you can always opt for the ‘less sweet’ varieties or even the ones with no sugar added. For example popular brand MILO has already released its ‘Less Sweet’ as well as their ‘Kosong” varieties following widespread health concerns regarding the public’s overconsumption of sugar.
With such a wide variety of choices out there, you can pick and choose what you want – premixed cereals (think healthy whole grains with skim milk, etc) or beverages such as chocolate, malt, goat milk, etc. It’ll be a good idea to keep these handy at home, and some on standby with you for a quick pick-me-up at the office.
Superfood Powders
We’re all for superfoods! They are the saviours of our health and we would like to get in as much as we can. Berries (mixed or single), green or colourful vegetables, tubers, grains, kelp, supergreens, nuts, herbs, etc. Superfoods are foods that are nutritionally dense and have exceptional health benefits when consumed regularly.
Superfood powders have taken the health scene by storm, with health and fitness enthusiasts looking into them to ascertain which ones would be the best for their health.
There are so many to choose from in the market and they are available in all sorts of packaging too, from sachets to bottles to plastic containers. Some can be mixed with water and consumed by themselves while others can be added into smoothies, soups, or even sprinkled into your baking, etc.
Meal Replacement Powders
Here’s an interesting concept, though hardly a new one – replace one meal in a day with a cup of this. Meal replacement powders are made in such a way that it provides a sensation of satiety without having to eat a full meal. In fact, you won’t have to eat at all – just drink up. Ensure that your choice of meal replacement powder contains ample amounts of nutrients such as good fats, vitamins, minerals and fibre, so that it’ll count nicely as a meal.
There is such an assortment to choose from – savoury, vegan, vegetarian, less salt, etc which you can consume to replace your lunch or dinner. Or, you can also have breakfast replacements which also come in many varieties in terms of ingredients, flavour, etc – pick from chocolate, honey, fruity flavours, lactose or lactose-free, grains or grains-free, gluten-free, with added probiotics, sugar-free, etc.
You can buy these meal replacement powders in packagings, such as sachets which are generally larger in size compared to normal beverage sachets. They are also sold in containers with a measurement scoop inside. Just mix with water, and enjoy.
Why people choose to consume premix powders
- Saves time
- Multiple nutrients
- Tasty
- Convenient
- Emergency pick-me-up
Green Powder Mixes
If you simply do not have time to down all your greens, why not drink them instead? Green superfood powder mixes combine a variety of green vegetables into a convenient powder form, ready to be consumed just by adding it to water. You can choose between mixed greens or single greens. Mixed green powders can be made up of kale, chard, spinach, parsley, etc, while single greens may have either spirulina, wheatgrass, chlorella, kelp, etc. Some green powders may also contain fruits and/or vegetables that aren’t exactly green in color, and there are no losses here, for they just add to the nutritional value of the whole product. Most green powders also contain fibre to help keep constipation at bay. There is actually quite a selection to choose from, and they can be bought from supermarkets, health stores, and pharmacies.You can also get them online: Try www.iherb.com.my
Protein Powders (Sports Beverages)
These high protein powders make it easier for athletes and body-builders to consume enough protein without having to eat a whole lot of protein-rich food. Protein is essential for building muscle, repairing tissue, and making enzymes and hormones. It’s also useful for people who are trying to tone their bodies. Using protein powder may also aid weight loss and help people strengthten their muscles.
Instant cereal drinks
This has got to be one of the favourite go-to foods for those who are constantly rushing in the morning. Just dissolve a sachet in water and gulp it down for the energy you need to think, work, perform, etc. You can choose among a wide variety of cereal drinks – barley, wheat, oats, etc. You can even opt for the ‘less sweet’ versions if you’re watching your sugar intake.
