Adults and baked beans

SPC^® Baked Beans Full of Goodness

A staple on pantry shelves for decades, the range of SPC^® Baked Beans offers dietary goodness for almost every age and every stage of life – from toddlers to teens to the twenties and beyond. Let’s take a closer look at the host of nutrition benefits for adults:

Brimming with nutrition

According to leading Australian dietitian and nutrition consultant to SPC^®, Karen Inge: “SPC^® Baked Beans contain energy-giving carbohydrates, protein for the body’s growth and repair, plus are an excellent source of dietary fibre with the added bonus of being low in fat.

• An excellent source of dietary fibre – a 125gram can of SPC^® Baked Beans represents 20% of an adult male’s recommended 30gram daily fibre intake and more than 25% of an adult female’s recommended 25gram daily fibre intake. 1
• Great for keeping a healthy weight – baked beans keep hunger satisfied for longer, prolonging the time between eating occasions and possibly leading to a lower total daily kilojoule intake
• Helps to meet daily vegetable requirements – a 125gram can of baked beans is equivalent to 1.5 serves of vegetables. 2
• Contain energy-giving carbohydrates – once eaten, our bodies convert carbohydrates found in baked beans into glucose, which is the primary energy source for the brain and muscles
• Are perfect on toast as a breakfast meal – the right choices at breakfast help with concentration and performing daily tasks

Meal ideas

According to Karen Inge, “Whether you’re young or young at heart, eating baked beans either as a snack or part of a meal will help you reach the recommended daily intake of important nutrients needed for the body to function healthily and efficiently during the day. Eating SPC^® Baked Beans will also keep your hunger satisfied for longer, meaning you’re less likely to go searching for snacks with a high sugar and fat content.

Dietary guidance messages from the U.S now recommend specific guidelines on legume consumption. It’s recommended all adults eat three cups of legumes per week and since baked beans form part of the legume family, eating SPC^® Baked Beans will help reach these targets. 3

While tasty and nutritious, baked beans on toast aren’t the only way to enjoy this little gem, there are lots of ways baked beans can be consumed with a modern twist.

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Kids and baked beans

Beaut Beans for Busy Beings

Kids are a busy bunch - running around the school yard, playing afternoon sport, learning during the day and doing homework at night certainly requires a lot of energy. One of the most nutritious foods to help kids power through the day is the basic baked bean and the best part – baked beans are tasty, quick, nutritious and affordable.

A staple on pantry shelves for decades, the range of SPC^® Baked Beans offers natural dietary goodness for growing kids – from toddlers to teens. Let’s explore:

Nutrition profile

According to leading Australian dietitian and nutrition consultant to SPC^®, Karen Inge: “SPC^® Baked Beans contain energy-giving carbohydrates, protein for the body’s growth and repair, plus they’re an excellent source of dietary fibre for children and teenagers.

“An old favourite like basic baked beans on toast is the perfect breakfast meal for busy kids, as it includes many nutrients they need to help their bodies function healthily and efficiently during the day,” said Karen.
Proving the power of the humble baked bean, a 125gram can of SPC^® Baked Beans:

• Is equivalent to 1.5 serves of vegetables helping to meet children’s daily vegetable requirements. 1
• Represents 30% of a 4 to 8 year old’s daily fibre needs. 2
• Includes more than 18% of the estimated average requirement for protein intake for girls aged 14-18 and nearly 15% of the estimated average protein requirement for boys aged 14 to 18 years. 2
• Contains energy-giving carbohydrates – once eaten, our bodies convert carbohydrates found in baked beans into glucose, which is the primary energy source for the brain and muscles
• Has a very low fat content.

Filling up and growing up on beans

Baked beans on toast are one way of eating baked beans, but there are a number of ways this basic bean can be prepared to entice your kids to eat them!

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References:
1.A Nutritional study of 5000 Australian School Children, University of Sydney News. O’Dea. 2003
2.Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand, NH&MRC in conjunction with Dept of Health and Ageing, Commonwealth 2006
3.Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005