Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it is essential that you take time to think about what you should eat first thing in the morning. Cereals are often a quick and palatable option for many people. A bowl of Special K, milk and a little fruit. Have you ever wondered if these processed cereals are really as healthy as they tell us in the ads? We have decided to analyze them so that you understand what you are having for breakfast and if there is a healthier version.
Indicated exclusively for women?
Surely you will not remember any advertisement or promotion of Special K starring men or both sexes. From the beginning it was focused as a feminine product, looking for the perfect figure for the summer. Can't men take it or don't they have the same effect?
As you can see, in the latest advertising spot that the brand has launched, women continue to be its main focus. And no, it is not a gender-aware product, so men could take it perfectly. Or is it that rice and wheat are exclusively for female consumption?
What do the Special K really contain?
There is a growing variety of these cereals: classics, with chocolate, with low-fat muesli, with red berries, with yogurt, etc … But are they really worth it?
On average, Special K cereals contain about 390 calories per 100 grams of product, almost the same as any other processed cereal indicated for breakfast. In addition, the one that contains "dark chocolate" raises the calories to 404 per 100 gr; little will help us to take care of ourselves.
They claim to be healthy, but their sugar content leaves a lot to be desired. The Special K contain between 16 and 23 grams of sugar per 100 grams of product. We can easily be ingesting about 6 grams of this substance in a bowl of cereals, and taking into account that for it to be low in sugar, it must be below 3 grams in every 100 grams …
The fiber! It is almost a magical nutrient, if you have it on the cover of the box, people bite like flies. These cereals have between 2.5 and 4.5 grams of fiber per 100 grams. Do you know how many they should have to be considered a food rich in fiber? More than 6 grams per 100. So for now we have a product that is low in fiber and high in sugars.
And are cereals whole? Only between 26 and 33% of its content is comprehensive. And if you expect them to be at least low in salt, mistake! They have similar amounts of sodium to canned foods, so you just have to judge for yourself.
Is there a better option similar to this product?
Of course! You can have oatmeal with milk and fruits for breakfast. In case you fancy some chocolate, add more than 85% cocoa to it. You will avoid having a refined breakfast, low in fiber and high in sugar.
If you venture to cook, you can make this muesli recipe, which is sure to turn your breakfasts into a delight.
