Futurelife Cereal

[ngala24]

I've always eaten with hot water, was pointed out to me today that box clearly says 'don't use hot/boiling water' destroys some nutrients or something

[djvr]

Works for me and it is much cheaper at Dischem

[bikekid]

Only problem with this stuff is that unless you are an active person you gain weight relatively quickly with it, as someone said it was developed for people who are sick. In particular those who are HIV positive. It's very popular with the Muslims during Ramadan when they fast as well. One big helping in the morning keeps them going for the whole day..

[BergForce]

Only problem with this stuff is that unless you are an active person you gain weight relatively quickly with it, as someone said it was developed for people who are sick. In particular those who are HIV positive. It's very popular with the Muslims during Ramadan when they fast as well. One big helping in the morning keeps them going for the whole day..

 

But this is the hub, all here are active, not sure about your statement also, Tim Nokes said that unless you are carbo resistant, you can go stuff your face with low GI carbs.

Edited March 9, 2012 by Berg Bok

[Beer4Recovery]

I found out yesterday that FutureLife tested positive for 100% GM (genetically modified) maize

What now, I use it on a daily basis and for events?

 

http://www.scenicsou...ontent-in-food/

 

Follow these links and you will see what I mean by GM foods:

 

http://www.theatlant...d-foods/251051/

 

http://naturalsociet...modified-foods/

 

http://www.ethicalco...-Food-the-risks

Edited March 27, 2012 by FuelEX

[Richard the Lion Heart]

OK thanks, that is my favorite breakfast ruined now

[Lucky Luke.]

:/

 

Any nutritionists out there able to give an opinion on this? I know some of them have been eating it.

[Agteros]

I found out yesterday that FutureLife tested positive for 100% GM (genetically modified) maize What now, I use it on a daily basis and for events? http://www.scenicsou...ontent-in-food/ Follow these links and you will see what I mean by GM foods: http://www.theatlant...d-foods/251051/ http://naturalsociet...modified-foods/ http://www.ethicalco...-Food-the-risks

I'm not going through the link bomb, but where did you find this out? The little discussion elsewhere here on the hub, or ...(fill in a specific link/source) ? - not doubting this, just like to see "real proof"

 

:/ Any nutritionists out there able to give an opinion on this? I know some of them have been eating it.

The high powdery state of the stuff does make it fall into the highly refined category, which in itself makes the stuff 'bad food'... Oats for breakfast!!! (And not the quick/just add water variant - that is highly refined and full of sugar as well!)

[jules1976]

Gonna give it a go once,i hear there are some nice new flavours coming out as well !

['Dale]

GM...

 

Don't say...

[Beer4Recovery]

The high powdery state of the stuff does make it fall into the highly refined category, which in itself makes the stuff 'bad food'... Oats for breakfast!!! (And not the quick/just add water variant - that is highly refined and full of sugar as well!)

 

My wife told me - she checks everything we chow, especially if it's GM. Her source was also the internet.

 

I told her it will then have to be only GM food I eat if there isn't a better alternative that makes me feel good as this stuff.....

['Dale]

Don't have a clue...

 

But is GM as 'bad' as what is suggested in the popular poll?

 

These are complex issues.

[Velouria]

I found out yesterday that FutureLife tested positive for 100% GM (genetically modified) maize

What now, I use it on a daily basis and for events?

 

http://www.scenicsou...ontent-in-food/

 

Follow these links and you will see what I mean by GM foods:

 

http://www.theatlant...d-foods/251051/

 

http://naturalsociet...modified-foods/

 

http://www.ethicalco...-Food-the-risks

 

FutureLife were in the process of modifying their packaging, and will reflect the GM ingredients.

 

Here is their response to the whole GM thing:

 

Hi friends, here is some background to the GM issue..

We at FutureLife source our maize and soya from South African farmers. Presently more than 80% of the seeds used by farmers that grow maize and soya in South Africa have been genetically modified to suit local African conditions. This has been the practice over the last decade. This effectively means that any product made from locally produced maize and soya will contain the genetically modified ingredients. The practical way of ensuring that products produced contain no genetically modified maize and soya is to import these products from overseas.

 

The question of the health impact of GMO versus NON GMO is an on-going controversy. This is further complicated by the fact that the United States Food and Drug Administration, (FDA) actively supports GMO products. It would be presumptuous of us to even enter this debate. Generally products produced in countries are a function of their agricultural policies. We being a South African company support local farmers and it is impossible to guarantee GMO free because of the way the products are grown, stored and transported. Importing maize and soya from overseas would add significant cost and be at direct odds with our strategy to provide great quality food products at value for money prices.

 

We at FutureLife have rather taken the stance of placing more emphasis on the process relating to the cooking of the maize and soya, as we believe that through this process we are able to maintain the important structure and health properties of the product.

 

Given the impasse between the GMO and NON GMO supporters, and the farming reality in our land we still believe that the FutureLife Product provides a well-balanced and healthy proposition. We care deeply about being an ethical company and the trust of our customers in our brand is the most important value of our business.

[Eldron]

Don't have a clue...

 

But is GM as 'bad' as what is suggested in the popular poll?

 

These are complex issues.

 

That is my question too - what makes GM foods "bad". We all wolf down seedless grapes without fear or concern - why is GM maize and soy a problem?

[1hill@aTime]

here's some more

 

http://www.news24.com/MyNews24/What-are-you-eating-20120327

[RudoJ]

Either way, I still use it as my kickstart mornings lasting energy on the go shake. three heaped table spoons, 250ml low fat milk and serving dietry fibre. quick, easy and healthy