![]() ![]() For your benefit, you should learn more about living a healthier and happier life. However, being healthy is about more than avoiding excess weight gain. That’s why a diet high in refined sugar is nearly guaranteed to lead to obesity and/or diabetes. Energy is stored in our body in one way – as fat. This energy spikes your insulin levels, which trigger a response in which this energy that cannot be used is now stored. When you ingest simple sugars (soda, candy, pastries, typical sugary cereals), your body gets a massive influx of energy. However, your body can only process so much energy at once. Your body absorbs sugars slower, avoiding insulin spikes but still delivering the energy. Whole grains are complex carbohydrates loaded with fiber, the ingredient that can lower a person’s cholesterol. However, the speed at which your body absorbs these sugars is what determines how bad they can be for you. A more precise statement would suggest that certain types of carbohydrates can be harmful or lead to weight gain if eaten improperly.įirst, understand that all carbs are broken down into sugars: even quinoa and brown rice. While there’s a massive trend in our society about how carbohydrates are terrible, the theory isn’t entirely accurate. Whole grain oats are full of nutrients, including: This ingredient is beneficial for several reasons. One of the best things Cheerios has going for it is that they’re made from whole-grain oats. ![]() Cheerios say they can help lower your cholesterol and are suitable for your health. However, products like Cheerios make an altogether different health claim. ![]() For example, Lean Pockets are still highly processed meats and cheeses in a white flour package. It seems like everywhere you look in the grocery store, products are masquerading as healthy options.īut are any of these products actually good for you? Let’s be honest, just because something is “less bad” doesn’t mean it’s good. But it makes total sence.THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. I don't eat perfectly, but I do ok most days but I still hear how expensive it is. Because I hear ALL THE TIME how expensive it is to eat well. I feel like if ONE person reads it and has their own 'AH HA!' moment, it may very well be worth it. It's something that JUST hit them and they feel they MUST share it! I don't mind it, really. I've not been on here long, but when I've been watching my food for a while. No offense intended to any recent devotees to any religion. it tends to make me think that some people need to try to 'sell' others on their new path, to convince themselves that they are doing the right thing. While there's probably nothing inherently 'wrong' with this. There seems to be certain fairly recent joiners, who post a lot of 'info,' frequently. Here's something I've observed from my short time at MFP. MultiGrain Peanut Butter Cheerios (2012) (Multigrain Cheerios with sorghum, not wheat, and peanut butter) Oat Cluster Crunch Cheerios (2007) (sweetened Cheerios with oat clusters)īanana Nut Cheerios (2009) (sweetened Cheerios made with banana puree)Ĭhocolate Cheerios (2010) (Cheerios made with cocoa)Ĭinnamon Burst Cheerios (2011) (Cheerios made with cinnamon)ĭulce de Leche Cheerios (2012) (sweetened Cheerios made with caramel) MultiGrain Cheerios (Original in the UK) (released 1992, relaunched 2009)įruity Cheerios (2006) (Cheerios sweetened with fruit juice) Now $71.50 can buy me fresh salmon, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, yogurt and milk, raw almonds, ground beef, etc. So $84 Dollars of Cherrios to $12.49 of Rolled oats saves me approx. $28.00īut since cooking 11 pounds of oats with water expands the volume of cereal I am getting by about 3 times, I will have to buy more Cherrios to match the volume so now I am up to $84.00 To come close to the 11 pounds of oats I would have to buy 7 boxes of Cherrios.Īt $3.99 that works out to approx. So when I cook up a cup of oats with water the volume of expands, I get about 3 cups of breakfast out that amountįor cherrios to match the volume of cooked oatmeal I would need to buy about 3 times as much. terms it would have cost me roughly $12 for 4.5 pounds of Cherrios. The had an 11 pound bag/5 kilo for $12.49, right beside oatmeal were boxes of Cherrios on sale for $3.99 a box for 1.5pound or 685 kilos. I was in the grocery store this morning picking up my oatmeal. ![]()
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