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1 CONTINENTAL AND THE HEART FOUNDATION TICK
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HEART TICK FOUNDATION

 Continental has been working closely with the Heart Foundation Tick program to create healthier products. Each product is independently tested for a range of nutrients such as saturated fat, trans fat, sodium and dietary fibre, and today more than 50 Continental products meet the Heart Foundation’s strict nutrition standards.

All recipes using Continental products with the Tick are also developed to meet the Heart Foundation’s recipe guidelines. Some of Continental products with the Tick include Wholegrain Pasta & Sauces, Vegiful Cup A Soup and Salt-Reduced Simply Stocks.

 

WHAT IS THE HEART FOUNDATION TICK

The Heart Foundation Tick is a self-funded, public health program.

Since 1989 the Tick Program has been challenging food companies to reformulate and produce healthier products for the supermarket shelves. The Tick highlights these healthier choices so that they are quick and easy for shoppers to spot without being a nutrition expert.

In general, Tick approved foods and meals must meet strict standards for saturated fat, trans fat, salt and where appropriate, kilojoules. In some categories fibre and/or vegetable content are tested.

There may be other healthier foods, but only those carrying the Heart Foundation Tick can be guaranteed to have been independently tested and to have met strict nutrient standards.

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2 CONTINENTAL SODIUM REDUCTION PROGRAM
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Research shows eating too much salt contributes to the rise in blood pressure that occurs as we get older. 75% of the salt in our diet comes from processed foods such as breads, cereals and ready prepared foods.

In recognition of the positive impact Continental can make to the health of Australians, we have been actively reducing sodium across our entire product range.

This program can be divided into a number of stages

  1. SODIUM REDUCTION
  2. PROMOTING A HEALTHY DIET
  3. CONTINUING SODIUM REDUCTION
3 CONTINENTAL WHOLEGRAINS
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Wholegrain foods are an essential part of a healthy diet and provide carbohydrate for energy, protein for growth, fibre for the digestive system and a broad range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for optimum health.

Continental Wholegrain Pasta & Sauce varieties have more than twice the fibre of the regular Pasta & Sauce range and provide 1/3 of your daily wholegrain fibre needs in every serve. Low GI (GI <55) and filled with the goodness of wholegrain pasta, they help satisfy hungry tummies.¹

All of our Wholegrain Pasta & Sauce variants carry the Heart Foundation Tick of approval. All recipes on the back of Continental Wholegrain Pasta & Sauce packs have been created in line with the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating² and the Dietary Guidelines for Australians³ and provide a healthy balance of wholegrain pasta, lean protein, healthy fats and at least 3 serves of vegetables.
4 SOME GREAT NUTRITIONAL HIGHTLIGHTS FROM CONTINENTAL Vegiful CUP A SOUP
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Take a smarter approach to snacking with New Continental Vegiful Cup-a-Soup. With 90% vegetables, it’s a perfect snack to keep handy at home or work for an afternoon pick-me-up!

Continental Vegiful Cup-A-Soup Nutrition Highlights:

  • 90% vegetables
  • Thick, wholesome taste that guarantees satisfaction
  • 99% fat free
  • Heart Foundation Tick of approval
 did you know? One server of new Continental Cup A Soup Vegiful has less than ½ the kilojoules of a low fat fruit muffin.
Check out the nutritional difference between new Continental Vegiful Cup a Soup and other commonly consumed snacks4

*UA = data unavailable
5 SIMPLY STOCK
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The best meals are always made with simple, quality ingredients. Continental Simply Stock contains natural ingredients and gives any meal a great home-made taste and aroma, and now its even better for you!

  • Made with natural ingredients.
  • Heart Foundation Tick approved for Vegetable and Salt-reduced options.
  • 25% Less Sodium*.
*Average sodium reduction of Continental salt reduced liquid stocks since 2005.
Continental Simply Stock is available in Chicken, Beef and Vegetable in 1 litre packs and the new 375mL pouch. Salt reduced alternatives are available for Beef and Chicken varieties.

REFERENCES

1. The Continental Wholegrain Pasta and Sauce range was independently tested by the Sydney University Glycemic Index Research Service, 2006.
2. Commonwealth Department of Health and Aging 1998. Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. Publications no. 2361.
3. NH&MRC. Dietary Guidelines for Australian Adults. Commonwealth Department of Health and Aging 2003; Print no. 1864961414.
4. Xyris Software, Australian Nutrition Database (Ausnut database), Foodworks Professional Edition, Version 3.02a


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