What is Glucose?
Glucose is a monosaccharide (a sugar). Carbohydrates are broken down
during digestion into glucose. The body’s cells use glucose to make energy to fuel the
body. Sometimes the words blood glucose and blood sugar are …
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SLOW RELEASE CARBOHYDRATES
Most breads, white rice, breakfast cereals, white potatoes, soft drinks and baked goods contain carbohydrates that are quickly broken down into sugars. Quick-release carbs cause a sharp and rapid rise in your blood …
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Dish
Peppersteak Pies (Traditional Kiwi Style)
People
(SERVES 4)
A Classic Kiwi snack not so healthy but an awesome portable snack for hungry crews on the move.
Great for lunches the cold winter days at the beach. New Zealand make great pies, in fact we could …
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Recovery
After a workout, as a sportsperson or film maker, your body’s stores of glycogen (the Carb stored in your muscles and liver) are depleted. If you don’t replenish them, your body won’t recover properly. After …
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Fat is an essential macronutrient used by the body for functions like insulation,
protecting organs, as a store of energy and to supply fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K).
The types of fats include saturated …
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CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates are short or long chains of sugars that play an important role in your diet. They help supply the body with energy. Sugar, starch and cellulose are types of carbohydrates. Bread, cereals, rice, pasta, legumes, fruit …
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as it is a long time since the body was last refuelled. A proper breakfast provides the body and brain with fuel after an overnight fast …
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Protein is an essential nutrient that is used in the body for the growth and repair of cells and to provide energy.
You can get energy from protein, but it’s not your best choice. Protein has other …
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Caffeine has long become a staple on film sets – crews working long hours may get very irascible if the coffee runs out or worse the coffee you provide is not up to scratch.
This is especially true in New Zealand …
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At Doof Doof we always ensure we take the Nutritional aspects of catering for sports teams and production crews very seriously.
Both rely on their people operating at the top of their game and the food …
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