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Living La Vida Low Sugar: Cereal

FitSugar — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 05:50:37 PDT

Sugar, in some form or another, seems to be added to so many foods these days, from tomato sauce to canned veggies, with breakfast cereals being some of the worst offenders. Here are my top three faves that contain hardly any of the sweet stuff per serving.

Uncle Sam: A blend of toasted whole grain wheat flakes and flaxseed, this hearty breakfast cereal is filling and high in fiber - 10 grams per 3/4 cup serving. It does contain a bit of barley malt, but one serving of Uncle Sam contains less than one gram of sugar. I have come to love the taste of this cereal and appreciate the dose of omega-3s the flax seeds offer.
Ezekiel 4:9 Flax Cereal: Made of a blend of grains and sprouted legumes, this cereal is filling and flavorful. Best heated up with warm milk, soy milk, or juice, a half-cup serving of the Ezekiel cereal contains zero grams of sugar. This breakfast cereal does contain a bit of malted barley.
Crispy Brown Rice: Erewhorn makes this brown rice version of the ever-popular Rice Krispies that has less than one gram of sugar per sugar even though organic brown rice syrup makes the ingredient list. This gluten-free cereal is also free of fiber, but my kids love it. I appreciate the 110 calories per one cup serving.

Ill-Conceived Breakfast Cereal Ideas

GiggleSugar — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:30:00 PDT

We all know that breakfast cereals are a big money maker for food titans such as Kellog and General Mills. What is breakfast cereal, really? Some sugary corn by-product with a snazzy box and perhaps a prize for the kiddies. Easy peasy. Our friends at Cracked had a little too much fun coming up with their own breakfast cereal ideas. They might go over well at Spencer's gifts, but I doubt these would fly at your local supermarket. Let's check out some of the best ideas . . .

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Cereal Breakdown

FitSugar — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:30:00 PST

When it comes to eating breakfast during the week, I need something quick yet nutritious, so cereal is a popular choice. It amazes me how many different kinds of cereal there are out there, and how much they differ nutritionally. Want to see how they compare nutritionally? Then

read more This is the nutritional info for one cup of cereal. The ** before the name indicates that the cereal contains high fructose corn syrup or regular corn syrup.

Cereal	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Sugars (g)	Protein (g)
**All-Bran	190	2	46	20	12	8
**Apple Jacks	120	.5	28	1	15	1
Barbara's Organic O's (Apple Cinnamon)	160	2	32	2.7	14.7	4
Barbara's Shredded Oats	176	2	36.8	4	9.6	4.8
Barbara's Ultima	180	2	48	16	10	6
Barbara's Wild Puffs (Cocoa)	110	1	25	1	9	2
Cheerios	100	2	20	3	1	3
Cheerios (Honey Nut)	112	1.2	24	1.8	10.5	2.7
Cheerios (Multi Grain)	110	1	23	3	6	2
Chex (Multi-Bran)	213.3	2	52	8	13.3	4
Fiber One	118	1.6	48.6	28.8	0	4.8
Kashi Go Lean	140	1	30	10	6	13
Kashi Go Lean Crunch	190	3	36	8	13	9
Kashi Puffs	70	.5	15	1	0	2
Kellogg's Mini Wheats (unfrosted)	200	1.5	46	6	1	6
**Kellogg's Raisin Bran	190	1.5	45	7	19	5
**Kellogg's Rice Krispies	96	0	20.7	0	2.4	1.6
Nature's Path Corn Flakes	146.7	1.3	32	2.7	4	2.7
Nature's Path Crispy Rice	146.7	2	32	2.7	4	2.7
Nature's Path Optimum Power	210	2.5	40	10	12	8
Nature's Path Panda Puffs	173.3	3.3	32	2.7	9.3	4
Puffins	120	1.3	30.7	6.7	6.7	2.7
**Special K	120	.5	22	less than 1	4	7
**Special K Red Berries	110	0	25	1	10	3
**Total	133.3	.67	30.7	4	6.7	2.7
**Total Raisin Bran	160	1	40	5	17	3
**Wheaties	133.3	.67	29.3	4	5.3	4

I included the nutritional info for cereals you'd find at mainstream grocery stores and health food stores. The ones that sound healthy often contain high amounts of sugar because of the corn syrup, so be sure to read through the list of ingredients to make sure the cereal you choose is made with mostly whole grains. I always shoot for the ones that have the least amount of ingredients, the ones made with whole grains, and the ones with high amounts of fiber. Fit's Tips: When comparing cereals on your own, check the serving sizes. Although the info above is based on one cup servings, cereal serving sizes tend to range from 1/2 a cup to 1 1/4 cup. So you may think a cereal is low in calories, but the serving size may be small.

10 Cereals With 8 or More Grams of Fiber

Jenny Sugar — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:13:14 PST

We all could use a little extra fiber in our diets, since it's recommended that women eat between 25 and 30 grams a day. Not only does fiber keep you regular, but it can also help lower your cholesterol and prevent heart disease and certain cancers. Breakfast is a wonderful time to fill up on fiber-rich foods, so check out which cereals contain eight or more grams of fiber per serving.

Can You Pour a Healthier Bowl of Cereal?

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:05:10 PST

Is cereal your go-to breakfast? And are you making the most out of your bowl by choosing the best toppings for your nutritional needs? Take this quiz to find out if you're making the healthiest bowl possible.

Question 1 of 5

Which cereal offers the most protein per serving?

A Healthier Bowl: Cereals High in Fiber and Protein

Jenny Sugar — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:25:40 PST

When you're in a rush in the morning, cereal is the perfect meal - just pour it, spoon it, and you're good to go. There's probably over a hundred different boxes to choose from, and while I'm sure you know Apple Jacks isn't the healthiest (a serving has as much sugar as three Chips Ahoy! cookies) even seemingly healthy cereals aren't the best choice. It's important to fill your bowl with a cereal that's both high in fiber and protein, since both help keep you feeling full. Here's a list to choose from - all contain at least five grams each of fiber and protein.

Cereal	Serving Size	Calories	Fiber (g)	Protein (g)
Barbara's Bakery Shredded Oats	1 1/4 cup	220	5	6
Barbara's Bakery High Fiber Original	1/4 cup	180	14	5
Barbara's Bakery High Fiber Flax & Granola	1/4 cup	200	10	5
Barbara's Bakery High Fiber Cranberry	1/4 cup	190	10	5
General Mills Wheat Chex	3/4 cup	160	5	5
Kashi Go Lean Original	1 cup	140	10	13
Kashi Go Lean Crunch!	1 cup	190	8	9
Kashi Go Lean Crunch! Honey Almond Flax	1 cup	200	8	9

Keep reading for more cereals that are high in both fiber and protein.

How Your Fridge Can Help You Lose Weight

Jenny Sugar — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:32:54 PST

The LG fridge might have features to help you lose weight, but since it's not yet available (and its price tag is a bit steep), give the fridge you already own a little makeover. It can help you reach your 2012 weight loss goals with these tips.

Get Organized
Organizing your fridge will help you make healthier decisions when it comes to food, and being able to see all different ingredients might even inspire you to cook. A decluttered fridge also helps you keep track of staples so you never run out of healthy snacks like Greek yogurt or breakfast basics like eggs. Versatile plastic storage bins, like these from Crate and Barrel ($10 to $12), are clear and stackable, making it easy to see the array of healthy foods available at your fingertips.

Snack Center in the Fridge
Create a "snack center" in your fridge (one of those Crate and Barrel bins would be perfect for this), so you have a go-to spot to find healthy munchables when hunger strikes. Place the bin in front at eye level, and stock it with premade 150-calorie baggies of popcorn, cheese and crackers, trail mix, cereal, pretzels, fruit and nut bars, fruit leather, and other healthy faves.

Continue reading for more ways your fridge can help you lose weight.

Painless Ways to Add Fiber to Your Diet

Jenny Sugar — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:26:16 PST

Whether you're a serious meat eater who considers a side salad enough greens for the day, or someone who just hates veggies, if one of your New Year's resolutions is to eat more fiber, here are some easy ways to increase your roughage without a disapproving peep from your taste buds.

Have a sweet tooth? Add spinach to homemade brownies, mash baked sweet potato into pancake mix, or add shredded carrots to banana bread.
Don't just grab any ol' box of cereal. Choose a cereal that has at least eight grams of fiber per serving.
Become a fan of flax. Sprinkle whole flaxseeds onto your bowl of cereal, or if the texture is a turnoff, use ground flaxmeal instead. You can also add flaxseed or flaxmeal to pizza dough, pancake batter, and cookie and muffin recipes.
Make a smoothie for breakfast (or even dessert) with tons of fresh or frozen fruit. Throw in a few spinach or kale leaves for added fiber. The sweetness of the fruit hides the taste of the greens and since it's blended so well, the texture is completely smooth - no chewing your veggies required.

Keep reading for more fiber-boosting tips.

Which Popular Breakfast Item Contains More Calories?

FitSugar — Fri, 27 May 2011 03:28:57 PDT

Oh, breakfast, the most important meal of the day. You either love it, or you hate it, and if you love it, there's so much delicious goodness to enjoy in your morning meal. But do you know how many calories are in some of our favorite breakfast dishes? Take this quiz to see how well you know your stuff!

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Taste Test: Dulce de Leche Cheerios

Anna Monette Roberts — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:15:54 PST

Practically every American child grows up on Cheerios, either regular or honey nut, so you would think that the new dulce de leche flavor would be an instant hit. Caramel coated corn and oat Os sounds pretty darn unbeatable, yet our taste testers weren't that impressed.

The promise: The "thick caramel sauce popular in Latin America inspired this new Cheerios flavor."

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