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NUTELLA

Nutella is a sweet, creamy hazelnut cocoa spread made from sugar, vegetable oil (palm), hazelnuts (13%), cocoa (7.4%), and skimmed milk powder. For the dietitian, endocrinologist, paediatrician, and sports nutritionist, it serves as a calorie‑dense, palatable dietary supplement to support patients with poor appetite, unintentional weight loss, hypoglycaemia, selective eating, or increased energy needs. For the patient, it offers a familiar, enjoyable spread that can be used on bread, crackers, fruit, or stirred into warm beverages, helping to improve nutritional intake and dietary adherence. While high in added sugar and saturated fat, when used in controlled portions as part of a balanced diet, Nutella can be a useful tool in various clinical and everyday settings.

RICE KRISPIES

Rice Krispies is a low‑fat, low‑sugar, puffed rice breakfast cereal fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, including iron, B vitamins, and vitamin D. For the gastroenterologist, pediatrician, dietitian, and public health professional, it serves as a bland, easily digestible option for post‑illness refeeding, a safe food for children with sensory processing disorders or selective eating, and a naturally gluten‑free, low‑allergen fortified cereal for vulnerable populations. For the patient, it offers a simple, familiar, and versatile breakfast that can be enjoyed with milk, as a dry snack, or used in homemade treats. While not a substitute for whole grains and fresh produce, it provides a convenient, shelf‑stable foundation for a nutritious morning meal.