Nutrition

A bit of balance is important in nutrition. There are lots of contradictions and misguided information on healthy eating, and it’s important not to be paranoid about what you eat. Here are a few general tips from Fruitface on how to achieve a balanced and healthy diet.

Eat fresh and unrefined food when possible—try to avoid over preserved and processed foods.

Eat a varied diet, containing protein, carbohydate, and good fats.

Drink water and pure, unsweetened fruit juices, avoiding drinks high in sugar & preservatives.

Avoid artificial flavourings, colourings, and additives.

Cut down on sugar and sugary foods.

Eat regular meals with a mix of protein, vegetables and fruits; & eat nutrient rich foods such as seeds, herbs, & good oils.

Cook in a healthy way, boiling, roasting, poaching, steaming, and shallow frying in as little fat as possible.

Our seeds

Ingredients: sunflower seeds (60%), pumpkin seeds (32%), flax seeds (7.5%), natural flavourings (0.5%).

Our flavourings include balsamic vinegar (made from grape must & wine vinegar), fresh fruit juice (natural orange and lemon juice), and soy sauce (fermented soybeans, water, flour, & salt.)

                                                Typically per 100g

Energy:                                    608 calories / 2531 kilojoules

Protein:                                   30.1 g

Fats:                                        52.5g

Of which saturated                 6.6g

Polyunsaturated                     12.3g

Monounsaturated                    31.2g

Cholesterol                               0g

Carbohydrate                         4.6g

Of which sugars                      3.6g

Dietary fibre                           5.0g

Sodium                                    0.4g

Calcium                                   71mg

Iron                                          6.4mg

Zinc                                          5.9mg

Vitamin E                                18.2mg

Our seedy bars

Ingredients: Dates, almonds, cherries, linseed.

                                                Typically per 100g

Energy:                                    390 kcalories

Protein:                                   7.5g

Carbohydrates                        39.7g

Fats                                         19.7g

Fruity seeds

Ingredients: sunflower seed, pumpkin seed, cranberries (inc concentrated apple juice), raisins, flax seed.

                                                            Typically per 100g

Energy                                                 408cal/1697kj

Protein                                                15.1g

Fat                                                      25.5g

            Saturated                                3.6g

            Polyunsaturated                     6.3g

            Monounsaturated                    15.2g

Cholesterol                                           0g

Carbohydrate                         29.4g

Dietary fibre                                       9.0g

Sodium                                                0.2g

Calcium                                               71mg

Iron                                                      6.4mg

Zinc                                                      5.9mg

Vitamin E                                            18.2mg

 Dynamic Eating

We’ll keep updating this page with recipes and ideas on how to harness the power of seeds & fruits. In the meantime if you have any ideas and further information that you’d like to contribute, then please send it over to healthy@fruitface.co.uk or by post to FruitFace fresh nutrition, Packing Shed, Thornton Lands, Faxfleet, Howden, East Yorkshire, DN14 7YR.