THE GREAT SPOON Ladies and gentlemen, knives and forks, a very warm welcome to this year’s energy race! All food releases energy – some quickly, some slowly. Let’s put this grub to the test! Joining me in the commentary box today is Masher. How are you doing Masher?
MASHER I’m excellent thank you, pal. This is an exciting race.
THE GREAT SPOON Yes, indeed. Everything in a human body uses up energy: from running to breathing to sleeping! To be healthy they need to put into their body the same amount of energy that they use up.
MASHER Fast releasing energy foods give humans a quick boost. Slow releasing energy foods are even better as they provide humans with energy for longer.
THE GREAT SPOON The best way to tell who is a fast releasing food and who is a slow releasing food is to make everyone race! Let’s see who has the energy to keep going!
MASHER In lane 1, we have Pineapple, a huge unit ripe for the challenge. In lane 2, Egg is ready to barrell down the track.
THE GREAT SPOON In lane 3, Sweet Potato looms large. In lane 4, at a massive 240 calories, it’s Chocolate Bar. And lastly in lane 5, hoping he doesn’t slip on his own skin, it’s Banana!
MASHER Let’s race down the kitchen table! Are you ready, food?
ALL CHEER
THE GREAT SPOON On your marks,
MASHER Get set
THE GREAT SPOON Go!
MASHER And they’re off, Chocolate Bar is already zooming ahead! But will he be able to keep it up?
CHOCOLATE BAR Wheeeeeee! Look at me go!
THE GREAT SPOON Remember, it’s not about speed, it’s about how long you can keep going. I’m worried Chocolate Bar is going to use up all his energy!
MASHER Pineapple is not too far behind Chocolate Bar. Maybe she can pace herself better.
THE GREAT SPOON Going at their own gentle paces are Egg, Banana and Sweet Potato.
CHOCOLATE BAR Feeling… quite… tired…
MASHER Oh! And would you look at that! Chocolate Bar has dropped out! Looks like he’s used up all his energy!
THE GREAT SPOON Oh, and Pineapple is out too! Just couldn’t keep it up.
MASHER They are high in sugar which gives a big burst of energy but doesn’t keep people going for a long time.
CHOCOLATE BAR So we’re just as good as each other?
PINEAPPLE We both have lots of sugar energy, but I’m healthier – I’ve got lots of vitamins too.
CHOCOLATE BAR IS OUT OF BREATH
THE GREAT SPOON Sweet Potato is plodding along in her own merry way. She’s a complex carbohydrate who takes longer to digest. So she releases energy very slowly.
SWEET POTATO WHISTLES
MASHER And just like that, Banana has used up all his energy and he’s out of the race.
BANANA PANTING
THE GREAT SPOON Egg and Sweet Potato are battling it out for the top spot. That’s the powerful protein in eggs, pushing him through.
MASHER He’s struggling, he’s struggling, and Sweet Potato hasn’t even broken a sweat.
THE GREAT SPOON And with that, Egg is out of the race and Sweet Potato is the winner!
SWEET POTATO Yeah!
MASHER Congratulations, Sweet Potato. You release energy the slowest helping power people through the day!
PINEAPPLE But wait a minute, me and Chocolate Bar were the fastest!
MASHER At first, yes. When food is eaten it is broken down which releases the energy inside it and powers the human. Some foods release their calories slowly and some do it quickly.
CHOCOLATE BAR And that’s why I lost?
THE GREAT SPOON Exactly!
BANANA So… humans should only eat sweet potatoes?
MASHER AND THE GREAT SPOON Oh Banana!
THE GREAT SPOON Humans should eat a mix of different foods! Starchy carbohydrates are a great way for humans to get energy to keep them going longer, but you are all valuable and give humans lots of energy! In fact, you all get medals!!
ALL CHEER
