Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Cereal Killer

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I spend alot of time talking about cereal with my friends, and discussing how horrible some of it is when it comes to sugar content.  Did you know that a serving of some of your favorite cereals are equivilant to eating one hostess twinkie, or 3 chocolate chip cookies.  According to the Environmental Working Group, some of the worst cereals on the market  (based on percent sugar by weight) include:
 
1. Kellogg's Honey Smacks
2. Post Golden Crisp
3. Kellogg's Froot Loops Marshmallows
4. Quaker Oats Cap'n Crunch's OOPS! All Berries
5. Quaker Oats Cap'n Crunch Original
6. Quaker Oats Oh!s
7. Kellogg's Smorz
8. Kellogg's Apple Jacks
9. Quaker Oats Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Berries
10. Kellogg's Froot Loops Original
 
Here are a couple tips to keep in mind when shopping for cereals (according to Becky Hand RD)  "How to Pick a Healthy Breakfast Cereal "
 
1)  Choose cereals with at least 5 grams of fiber per serving, and less than 5 grams of sugar
  • 2)  Look for each serving to contain at least 3 grams of protein.
  • 3)  Read the ingredients list. The top ingredients should be "whole wheat", or "wheat bran"—not just "wheat". These whole grains are naturally low in fat, and high in fiber.
  • 4)  Avoid cereals that list hydrogenated oils, artificial dyes or colors, and chemical preservatives as ingredients—
  • If you are looking for a healthy option, check out Bear Naked Fit, or the Kashi for healthier cereals.  You will be able to find cereals between 100-200calores and less than 10grams of sugar and enough fiber to pack a punch to get you through the morning...
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    1. AllysonSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:03 AM

      I love my cereal and I love this blog.

      As a crabby nutrition conscious mom, I have enforced the 10 grams of sugar or less cereal rule for years. This is not easy with kids who love sugar cereal and see plenty of media (commercials everywhere!). We are still trying to keep that focus, for dental health too! Will work hard at 5 grams or less........give us a couple suggestions?

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    2. KimSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:40 AM

      I think 5 grams of sugar or less is hard to find these days. That would be equiv to 1 tsp of sugar. I would try to keep it at under 10grams or less. (This is what the Dietitian on the "Today" show preaches as well)

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