Who does not like a nice bowl of cereals and milk in the morning? Although your essential cereals can be delicious, it can be filled with low-quality ingredients, explains Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD / N, ACSM-CPT, a certified sports dietitian and co-author of the board of directors of the Flat belly kitchen book for mannequins. “Cereal marks (or specific cereals) which often contain low-quality ingredients-such as artificial colors, preservatives, high-fructose corn syrup or refined cereals-do them more like sweet snacks than nutritious breakfast,” she tells us. Here are 6 cereal brands with the lowest quality ingredients and some to eat instead.
Froke loops
Froot Loops (Kellogg’s) is one of the worst offenders, according to Collingwood. “The bright colors and the fruity flavor are created with synthetic additives, not fruits. One of the best delinquents for children’s cereals, ”she says.
Low quality ingredients:
Artificial colors (red 40, blue 1, yellow 6)
Refined grains (mainly corn flour)
Sugar added (several forms)
BHT (Conservative)
Cap’n Crunch
Cap’n Crunch (Quaker) is another old favorite that you should probably avoid. “More sugar than most of the cookies by portion and includes artificial ingredients for flavor and crunch,” explains Collingwood.
Low quality ingredients:
Sugar is the first ingredient.
Artificial flavors
BHT
Refined corn flour
Cocoa pebbles
The cocoa stones (post) are filled with a lot of sugar. “Very transformed, loaded with sweeteners and flavored to have a taste of chocolate without real advantages of cocoa,” explains Collingwood.
Low quality ingredients:
Sugar and corn syrup
Artificial flavors
BHA / BHT
Refined rice
Lucky
Lucky Charms (General Mills) is another on his list. “” Magic “marshmallows are a chemical cocktail of sugar and synthetic coloring,” she reveals.
Low quality ingredients:
Artificial colors (red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, etc.)
Modified corn addon
Marshmallows with dyes and sugars
Trisodium phosphate (used as a treatment agent)
Jack
Apple Jacks (Kellogg’s) is not made of fruit. “No real apple involved – just processed carbohydrates and chemicals,” explains Collingwood.
Low quality ingredients:
Sugar, corn syrup and corn syrup rich in fructose
Artificial colors (red 40, yellow 6, blue 1)
Artificial flavors
Honey sappards
Honey Smacks (Kellogg’s) is ultra sweet. “Almost 60% of sugar in weight, making it one of the sugentiest cereals on the market,” reveals Collingwood.
Low quality ingredients:
Sugar as ingredient n ° 1
Hydrogenated oils
BHT
Common red flags in low quality cereals
Here are the common red flags in low quality cereals, by Collingwood:
The first ingredient is sugar or corn syrup
Artificial dyes (red 40, yellow 5/6, blue 1)
BHT or BHA (Conservatives)
Hydrogenated oils
No whole grains listed
Healthier alternatives
Are you looking for healthier alternatives? Here are some that Collingwood recommends:
Three wishes
Barbara’s Puffins (original)
Nature’s Path Organic
Kashi 7 Nuggets with whole grains
DIY mixture: oat + nuts + seeds + cinnamon
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