Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Granola
Dr Alice, our in-house nutritionist, shares the benefits of the new Yeo Valley Organic Granola and how to enjoy it as part of a balanced diet. Packed with oats, nuts, and seeds, it’s a delicious way to add fibre to your day.
As a nutritionist and a busy mum, granola is one of my go-to breakfasts. Yeo Valley Organic granola is packed with oats, nuts, and seeds, offering a delicious way to incorporate a variety of plants and a good dose of fibre into your diet.
I often discuss fibre because most people could benefit from eating more. We should aim for 30 g daily, but many people fall short of this. Boosting the amount of fibre in the diet has many benefits, but most importantly, it is a great way to look after your gut and the trillions of microbes that inhabit it.
Another important way to look after your gut health is to eat a diverse range of plant foods like nuts, seeds, fruits and whole grains. Along with fibre, nuts and seeds contain healthy fats, including omega-3 (great for brain health), protein, and other important micronutrients. Brazil nuts, for example, are selenium powerhouses. Selenium is an antioxidant that helps with normal immune and thyroid function.
Breakfast cereals offer a quick and convenient breakfast, but I am often wary of the cereal aisle in the supermarket. Finding cereals that use whole, natural ingredients without additives can be challenging. However, the Yeo Valley Organic granola does just that, as it is made with no added fillers or ingredients you wouldn’t find in your kitchen cupboards. It is simple, but sometimes the best things are.
What’s also fantastic about the Yeo Valley Organic granola is that it is made with 100% organic British oats. Although we often think about fruits and vegetables when it comes to pesticide residues, other foods, including non-organic oats, have been found to have high levels of residues as they tend to be sprayed close to being harvested. By choosing organic, you are minimising exposure to these residues. Another reason to choose organic is that research has shown organic food to be richer in nutrients and around 40% richer in polyphenols (beneficial plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties).
Breakfast can often be a rushed affair, but granola is a simple and delicious way to start the day. I love to have my granola with the Yeo Valley Organic Kefir potted yogurt to further support gut health. I also love to add berries and a good dollop of nut butter to top. You will also see me grabbing a handful of granola as a quick snack because who said granola is just for breakfast?
References:
1. https://www.nutrition.org.uk/nutritional-information/fibre/
