Digestive Biscuits: Britannia NutriChoice Digestive ZeroThis biscuit markets itself as a 'digestive zero,' suggesting health benefits, but it's important to look beyond the marketing. While it contains some beneficial ingredients like oats and millet flour, it's highly processed and uses problematic sweeteners and fats. Benefits: 1. Fiber Content: With 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100g, it offers a decent amount, which is good for digestive health and satiety. The inclusion of oats, inulin, and millet flours contributes to this. 2. Source of Vitamins & Minerals: The label indicates added vitamins (A, D, B1, B2, B3, B6, E, Folate, B12) and minerals (Chromium, Zinc), which can help bridge some nutritional gaps. Concerns: 1. Refined Palm Oil: This is the second ingredient, indicating a high proportion. Palm oil is high in saturated fat (8.5g per 100g) and its production raises environmental and health concerns. While it contains no trans fats, high saturated fat intake is linked to increased LDL cholesterol. 2. Sweeteners Maltitol & Sucralose: These are non-caloric sweeteners. Maltitol is a sugar alcohol known to cause digestive discomfort (bloating, gas, diarrhea) in some individuals, especially in larger quantities. Sucralose is generally considered safe but long-term health effects are still being researched. Relying on artificial sweeteners can also perpetuate a preference for sweet tastes. 3. High Carbohydrate Load: Despite being 'zero' sugar, it's 68.6g carbohydrates per 100g. While some are from fiber, the primary ingredient is wheat flour (atta), which is processed and can still cause blood sugar spikes, especially without significant protein or healthy fats to buffer it. Overall, while marketed as a healthy 'digestive zero', its high content of refined palm oil and artificial sweeteners, combined with its processed flour base, makes it a less ideal choice for regular consumption. For a healthier snack, look for options with whole, intact grains, natural sources of fiber, and healthy fats from nuts or seeds without artificial sweeteners or excessive refined oils. Examples include whole-grain crackers with nut butter, or fruit with a small handful of actual nuts. If you do consume these, pair them with protein or healthy fats to mitigate blood sugar spikes.