The best way to use the NuVal® System is to “trade up” from what you're currently eating to a higher scoring product. Even the smallest jump in scores can have an impact on your health.
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Trading up to a more nutritious lunch can give you the fuel you need to survive an afternoon of power meetings, running after the kids, or simply running. Consider these options:
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| Category | Current Food | Trade Up | Trade Up Notes |
Bread |
27
Original Wonder Bread |
34
Healthy Choice 7 Grain Bread |
The Healthy Choice option has more fiber, calcium and protein than the Wonder Bread. |
Meat/Protein |
32
95% Lean Ground Beef |
48
Skinless Turkey Breast |
While both options are a good source of protein, the skinless turkey breast has less saturated fat and cholesterol than the lean ground beef. |
Fruit |
4
Mott's Plain Regular Original Applesauce |
96
Fresh Apple |
In making applesauce, the skin and some of the pulp are removed, and along with it fiber and other beneficial nutrients of the whole fruit. |
Beverage |
1
Classic Coca-Cola |
35
Arizona Diet Green Tea with Ginseng |
What you drink can definitely contribute to your overall nutrition. Traditional Coca Cola scores a 1, with 100% of its calories coming straight from sugar. An alternative option would be Arizona Diet Green Tea with Ginseng, with a NuVal™ Score of 35. The fact that it contains no calories helps boost its score, as do the vitamin C, folate and magnesium that are in the product. |