Tyler McFarland 
Most popular drinks today are loaded with sugar. At the same time, most diet drinks have artificial sweeteners, which may be bad for gut health and other issues. But what about sparkling water brands like AHA? Are they actually … Read more
Nowadays, it seems like every drink you can buy has something sketchy in it. If it’s not sugar, it’s usually artificial sweeteners or colors. Even with sparkling water like Waterloo, some people say it’s bad for your teeth. Today, … Read more
Did you know: Honey Bunches of Oats have more processed sugar than actual honey? It’s not too surprising, really. Many “healthy-looking” foods are not as healthy as they first seem. Today, let’s take a close look at whether Honey … Read more
Special K was originally marketed as a low-fat cereal that can help you lose weight. But in fact, many cereals are low in fat—so, that’s not too special. Today, let’s take a closer look at Special K in its … Read more
If you look at a Cheerios box, you’ll see the words “Lower Cholesterol” in huge letters. Certainly, this is a cereal that is marketed for its supposed health benefits. But how healthy are Cheerios really? Is it just hype, … Read more
The promise of Wheaties is that they’re healthy enough that even pro athletes eat them. Honestly, I don’t have access to pro athletes’ pantries to check that. But we do have access to the ingredients and nutrition label. So … Read more
Grape Nuts is such a unique cereal. I remember the first time I ate it, it felt like I was chewing on rocks. Over time, I grew to love it. But is this healthy-looking cereal actually good for you? … Read more
The promise of Total cereal is that it gives you 100% Daily Value of 11 vitamins and minerals. But just because it has some added nutrients, that doesn’t mean it’s healthy in every way. So today, let’s look deeper. … Read more
“Raisin Bran” sounds like it would be healthy. I mean, raisins are fruit. And bran is high in fiber, right? Well, today let’s look a bit deeper. Let’s specifically check out Raisin Bran Crunch. Is this healthy-looking cereal actually … Read more
If there’s one thing for certain in this world, it might be this: All-Bran can help you poop. But unfortunately, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a healthy breakfast in every way. Today, let’s take a deep dive into All-Bran … Read more