Introduction (Conclusion)
This article is aboutEzaki Glico's nutritional supplement, "Balance On Mini Cake with Nutrients Packed into One Serving," seems like an excellent breakfast option.This article concludes with that statement.
My thoughts on breakfast
I know there are people who don't eat breakfast, but I'm the kind of person who likes to eat something.
It's not that I particularly want to eat a huge meal in the morning, but the main reason is that if I don't eat something, I won't last until lunchtime.
If I don't eat something, I feel like my brain doesn't function properly, probably because my blood sugar levels are too low.
Another aim is to stimulate the intestines by eating, which can help make morning bathroom breaks smoother.
Therefore, since I like to eat something in the morning, here are the conditions I look for in a breakfast:
The more of the following conditions a dish meets, the more ideal it is for breakfast.
- It can be eaten quickly.
I don't have much time between waking up and leaving the house, so I like to eat breakfast quickly.
Therefore, I find things that require cooking, such as boiling water or using a microwave, to be troublesome.
- It has a reasonable shelf life.
Since it's something I eat every day, it's convenient to be able to stock up on it with a reasonably long shelf life.
If the expiration date is short, you have to buy it frequently, which adds to the hassle.
- It is inexpensive.
Since it's something we eat every day, naturally, the cheaper the better for us.
It's not the top priority, but it's an important item.
- It must be delicious.
It goes without saying that delicious food is better than bad food.
If it doesn't taste good, breakfast itself becomes a chore.
- Something that has a reasonable amount of nutrients
While I don't place a huge emphasis on it, I can certainly feel more at ease knowing that the food is low in calories and has a good nutritional balance.
I want to be careful about my intake of sugar and calories, as excessive amounts can harm my health.
Things I've tried so far
I will now introduce what I have been eating for breakfast so far.
Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and it's often difficult to say definitively which one is best.
We'll each share our thoughts little by little.
Sweet bread
This was the most basic option, and I usually got by with just this.
They can be purchased for around 100 yen at convenience stores and supermarkets, and there is a wide variety to choose from.
However, a drawback is that many of them have a relatively short shelf life, meaning you have to keep buying them frequently.
ジャンキーなものになれば栄養が偏ってしまいます。
・Complete meal COMP
This is a complete food product that is advertised as being suitable for replacing not just breakfast, but all meals.
There were various types available, including powder types that dissolve in water, drinkable types that can be consumed as is, and gummy types.
The gummy type is convenient and delicious, but the other types have the drawbacks of having an unusual taste and being expensive.
From a nutritional standpoint, it might be perfect.
・Complete food BASE FOOD
They come in pasta, cookie, and bread types, but I tried the cookie and bread types.
It's easier to eat than COMP, but the taste is somewhat lacking, and if you eat it every day, you'll gradually get tired of it.
I found the cookie type easier to eat.
It's nutritious, but the high cost is a drawback.
CalorieMate, SoyJoy, etc.
This is a familiar health food that you can often find in convenience stores and other places.
CalorieMate prioritizes nutrition, while SoyJoy prioritizes taste; both offer a decent balance of convenience and flavor.
In terms of cost, CalorieMate is about 120 yen for 200 calories, and SoyJoy is 100 yen for 120-150 calories, which isn't bad.
Since it has a long shelf life, I feel it's just as practical as sweet bread.
Review of "Nutrient-Packed 1-Serving Balance On Mini Cake"
Now, finally, let's get to the main topic: "Balance On Mini Cakes Packed with Nutrients for One Serving."
I first learned about this product when I saw it during a special time sale on Amazon.
Usually, a pack of about 20 costs around 1000 yen.(50 yen each)At that price, during a limited-time sale, 20 pieces cost about 800 yen (40 yen per piece).
There were two flavors available: cheesecake and chocolate brownie, so I decided to buy one box of each.
In terms of texture, it's slightly moist and pliable, similar to a CalorieMate bar.
You could say it's like a pancake with a better texture.
It doesn't crumble or fall apart easily, making it easy to eat.
In terms of taste, it's delicious and can be enjoyed like a sweet treat.
It's not overwhelmingly sweet, so I think anyone who doesn't dislike sweets will enjoy it.
The nutritional content varies slightly depending on the flavor, but each one is approximately 100 calories.
At 50 yen per bar and containing 100 calories, it offers better value for money than CalorieMate or SoyJoy.
Furthermore, they are individually packaged, and when I bought them, the expiration date was more than six months away.
If you're not very hungry, you can choose to eat just one, and they also work well as a snack or supplement.
For families with children, this snack is nutritionally balanced and suitable for kids, so having a lot of it wouldn't be a problem.
In conclusion (reiterating the conclusion)
The above summarizes our evaluation of consuming Ezaki Glico's "Nutrient-Packed Balance On Mini Cake" as breakfast.
I feel this is a pretty good food item because it meets almost all of the criteria I look for in a breakfast.
- It can be eaten quickly.
- It has a reasonable shelf life.
- It is inexpensive.
- It must be delicious.
- Something that has a reasonable amount of nutrients
I plan to keep this on hand as a breakfast item that meets the five criteria mentioned above.
However, as with any food, the biggest concern is that you'll eventually get tired of the taste.
It might be important to combine it with sweet breads and other items, and to vary your eating habits rather than sticking to a single, uniform combination.
バランスオンminiケーキ チーズケーキ/チョコブラウニー味 各10個入り（Amazon）
