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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

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.

Healthy Dose Link Time: A Different Circuit Workout For Every Day of the Week

Michele Foley — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:14:32 PDT

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Long Commutes Are Detrimental to Your Health, Study Says

Jenny Sugar — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:14:05 PDT

Working a nine-to-fiver is mandatory for most people, and unfortunately, a long commute often comes with the territory. According to a study published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, those who travel 16 or more miles each way weigh more and have higher blood pressures than those with less than 10-mile commutes.

Of the almost 4,300 residents from Dallas and Austin involved in the study, researchers discovered that for every 10-mile increase in driving distance, the commuter's BMI (body mass index) rose .17 units. People with lengthy commutes are nine percent more likely to be obese, either because they didn't exercise as much, are eating fast food while driving, or they're not getting enough sleep because their long commute forces them to wake up early.

Weight isn't the only thing affected by a long drive to work. Spending that much time in the car, especially stuck in traffic, also makes a person tired, moody, and stressed out, which is one reason 52 percent of those in the study with a longer commute suffered from high blood pressure.

So what's a commuter to do? Quitting your job is obviously not an option, and if working at home part-time isn't feasible and neither is finding a job closer to where you live, keep reading to learn what commuters can do to avoid weight gain and other health issues.

Warm Up Breakfast With These Whole-Grain Hot Cereal Recipes

Michele Foley — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:02:09 PDT

Sometimes a bowl of cereal from the box just doesn't do it - you need something warm to jump-start your day. If you're over eggs, and don't have time in the morning for an elaborately cooked breakfast, reach for a bowl of whole-grain hot cereal. Most recipes are easy to prep ahead of time, while others cook up in less than 10 minutes. By morning's end, you will have enjoyed a breakfast filled with fiber, iron, manganese, and zinc. (And, depending on the grain or mix-in, you may have gotten yourself a big protein boost, too!)

Source: Flickr Users Ron Dollete, StarsApart, mccun934

Yummy Gluten-Free Cereals (That Don't Taste Gluten-Free!)

Heather Dale — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:51:56 PST

For most people, they pour a bowl of cereal for breakfast and don't think twice. But for those with a gluten allergy or sensitivity, a basic bowl of cereal can be a huge no-no. You could always go for these gluten-free breakfast options, or toast made with gluten-free bread, but if a good old bowl of cereal is what you crave, reach for one of these boxes.

Source: Flickr User elisasizzle

12 Cereals With Fewer Than 150 Calories Per Serving

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:52:13 PDT

A bowl of cereal is a common go-to breakfast in our house because it's quick, it's a cinch to whip up, and most importantly, it offers a healthy dose of necessary fiber. If you're not careful, there are many reasons that bowl of cereal is making you fat. Avoid weight gain by pouring one of these healthy cereals, all under 150 calories per serving.

1 cup Arrowhead Mills Oat Bran Flakes: 140 calories, 4 grams fiber, 3 grams sugar, 5 grams protein
3/4 cup Barbara's Bakery Cinnamon Puffins: 90 calories, 5.5 grams fiber, 6 grams sugar, 2 grams protein
3/4 cup Barbara's Bakery Shredded Spoonfuls: 120 calories, 4 grams fiber, 5 grams sugar, 4 grams protein
3/4 cup Barbara's Bakery Original Puffins: 90 calories, 5 grams fiber, 7 grams sugar, 5 grams protein
3/4 cup Cascadian Farm Multi Grain Squares: 110 calories, 2 grams fiber, 4 grams sugar, 3 grams protein

Read on for more low-calorie cereals.

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Camilla Salem — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:10:14 PDT

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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.