I thought this was interesting about breakfast cereals. i knew about the high sugar since Greg is diabetic and cold cereal is hard to find for him but I was surprized at who was the worst picks here. Just thought I would post it in case someone else was interested.
WORST ICONIC CEREAL
Kelloggs Raisin Bran (1 cup)
190 calories
1.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
7 g fiber
19 g sugars
It'll be hard to find a more sugar-loaded cereal than Raisin Bran. Its sweeter than even Lucky Charms, Reeses Puffs, or Cocoa Krispies. Some of that sugar can be attributed to the raisins natural blend of fructose and glucose, but the real culprit is the sticky white armor of sucrose that enrobes each piece of fruit. Both Kelloggs and Post are guilty of this raisin mistreatment, so what should be a legitimately healthy bowl of fruit and grains pours out closer to a candy-coated dessert.
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Kelloggs All-Bran (1 cup) with a tablespoon of raisins
150 calories
0.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
7 g fiber
13 g sugars
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WORST CHOCOLATE CEREAL
General Mills Chocolate Chex (1 cup)
174 calories
3.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
1 g fiber
11 g sugars
First, lets get this out of the way: Chocolate-flavored cereals should rarely be part of your morning routine. That said, they can make decent desserts. One study published by the American College of Nutrition found that among late-night snackers, those who chose cereal took in fewer calories than those who made other choices, and ultimately they wound up losing nearly half a pound of body fat per week. That doesnt mean you should switch to an all-cereal diet, just that cereal is a better evening snack than you might think. Of course, not all are created equal, and surprisingly, the worst of them is the one that seems geared toward mature eaters. So the rule is, if youre going with chocolate cereal, let your inner kid free. Per bowl, Chocolate Chex packs in more calories than Cocoa Puffs, Cocoa Krispies, or Cookie Crisp.
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Cookie Crisp (1 cup)
133 calories
1.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
1.5 g fiber
15 g sugars
WORST HIGH-FIBER CEREAL
General Mills Chex Multi-Bran (1 cup)
210 calories
2 g fat (0 g saturated)
8 g fiber
13 g sugars
Chex might seem harmless, but its the only brand that holds down two spots on this list. The slip-up with this box is the heavy load of sugar. (Notice that its even sweeter than the chocolate-flavored Chex.) General Mills calls it a hint of sweetness, but really its on par with some of the most indulgent boxes on the shelf. In fact, one bowl of this cereal has more sugar than a scoop of Edys Slow Churned Fudge Tracks Ice Cream. We applaud the fiber, but the sugar wont cut it.
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Post Shredded Wheat Original Spoon Size (1 cup)
170 calories
1 g fat (0 g saturated)
6 g fiber
0 g sugars
WORST VITAMIN-ENHANCED CEREAL
Kelloggs Smart Start Original Antioxidants (1 cup)
190 calories
0.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
3 g fiber
14 g sugars
Of all the cereals on this list, this is the best example of inflated marketing. This box is littered with words that attempt to make you think youre getting a wholesome breakfast, but in reality youre getting a run-of-the-mill bowl of highly sweetened cereal with a multivitamin tossed in on top. Dont let the added vitamins persuade you into thinking that the sugar isnt a problem. It most certainly is.
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Kashi Vive (1 cup)
135 calories
2 g fat (1 g saturated)
10 g fiber
8 g sugars
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WORST HOT CEREAL
Quaker Oatmeal Express Golden Brown Sugar (1 cup)
200 calories
2.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated)
3 g fiber
18 g sugars
Sure its convenient to have your oatmeal pre-packaged with a serving bowl, but is it really worth the love handles? Because thats the likely result of eating this much sugar every morning. Sure, theres a small shot of fiber, but in terms of the sweet stuff, this bowl is worse than eating a Little Debbie Marshmallow Pie for breakfast. Instead, leave an old coffee cup at work, and every morning load it with a packet of Quakers High Fiber Cinnamon Swirl. With that swap youll earn more belly-filling fiber and eliminate the blood-sugar surge. Youll never even miss the plastic serving bowl.
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Quaker High Fiber Cinnamon Swirl (1 packet)
160 calories
2 g fat (0.5 g saturated)
10 g fiber
7 g sugars
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WORST GRANOLA
Quaker Natural Granola, Oats, Honey & Raisin (1 cup)
420 calories
12 g fat (7 g saturated)
6 g fiber
30 g sugars
Youre in big trouble if your mornings include a bowl of this stuff. One cup eats up 20 percent of your days energy needs and saddles you with as much sugar as a Snickers bar. Thats indulgent even by dessert standards. The culprit in this box is the combined impact of brown sugar and coconut oil, which together add loads of calories with scarcely any nutrients. What you want to do is switch to a lighter granola like Kashis GoLean Crunch!, and then instead of eating it by the bowl, use just a handful as a topping for unsweetened whole grain cereal or oatmeal. Now thats a recipe for a good breakfast.
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Kashi GoLean Crunch! (1 cup)
200 calories
4.5 g fat (0 g saturated)
8 g fiber
12 g sugars
I cant think of anyone who deserves it more than you.
yep really looking forward to that
but I know after its done, I will be pain free!!
woo hoo, it's finally Thursday
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