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Learn more about our Good For You Facts
Calcium
The nutrient content claim is a source of calcium. This means that all Dare Products containing the source of calcium claim symbol have met the criteria set out by Health Canada. For example, Dare Simple Pleasures Almond cookies contain 6% of the recommended Daily Value (DV) of calcium per 4 cookies (30g) portion.
Calcium is necessary throughout life to build and maintain strong bones and teeth. Jane Dummer, Registered Dietitian advises eating calcium-rich foods, along with regular weight-bearing activity, can help maintain bone mass and strength to decrease the risk of osteoporosis. The amount of calcium we need depends on your gender, age and stage of life. To find the DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes are a comprehensive set of nutrient reference values for healthy populations that can be used for assessing and planning diets) for calcium, click on this link to the Health Canada website.
Helpful Tips
To meet your daily calcium count, eat a variety of calcium containing foods and aim for the middle to upper end of the 2-4 servings of Milk and Milk Products recommended in Canada’s Food Guide. Vitamin D is a key nutrient in building and maintaining strong bones as it helps us absorb calcium. Therefore, fluid milk is fortified with Vitamin D to assist in the role of calcium. Other foods that contain calcium in smaller amounts (compared to milk products) such as broccoli, kale, bok choy and almonds can be included in your daily eating plan along with milk products.
Menu Planning Ideas
Enjoy eating any of the Simple Pleasures cookies for a morning break or at the end of a meal with glass of milk for a delicious, flavourful boost of calcium to your day.
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
The nutrient content claim is a source of vitamin B1. This means that all Dare Products containing the source of Vitamin B1 claim symbol have met the criteria set out by Health Canada. For example, Dare Normandie Graham cookies contain 6% of the recommended Daily Value (DV) of Vitamin B1 (thiamine) per 4 cookies (37g) portion.
Vitamin B1 also known as thiamine is one of the eight vitamins in the B family. B1 is needed for energy metabolism in our bodies. Jane Dummer, Registered Dietitian, explains Vitamin B1 assists in the maintenance of normal appetite and nerve function. Mild Vitamin B1 deficiency can result in difficulty in concentration, irritability and muscle weakness. The amount of Vitamin B1 we need depends on your gender, age and stage of life. To find the DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes are a comprehensive set of nutrient reference values for healthy populations that can be used for assessing and planning diets) for Vitamin B1, click on this link to the Health Canada website.
Helpful Tips
Vitamin B1 is found in a wide variety of many foods at low concentrations. To boost your daily intake of Vitamin B1 add liver, pork, whole grains, enriched breads and cereals plus nuts and seeds to your eating plan.
Menu Planning Ideas
Enjoy 4 Normandie Graham cookies with a glass of milk for a mid morning break. For an extra special treat try 4 Normandie Shortbread cookies with a latté for an afternoon break.
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Click here for a list of products that are a Source of Vitamin B1. |
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