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Cranberries are a healthy fruit, packed with antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation, prevent urinary tract infections, and even prevent cavities. But what about Ocean Spray cranberry juice? Does it … Read more
I remember when I found out all the colors of Froot Loops actually taste the same. The colors are a lie. I was shocked. It makes you wonder, what else … Read more
Did you know: Lucky Charms were originally invented by someone mixing “circus peanut” marshmallows with Cheerios? It’s true. What an interesting contrast, to mix whole-grain oats with sugary marshmallows. But … Read more
Did you know Frosted Flakes almost had a kangaroo as a mascot, instead of a tiger? Really. Its name was “Katy the Kangaroo.” Luckily that never happened, and Tony the … Read more
Did you know there are over 200 flavors of Lay’s chips? It’s true, and the flavors vary around the world. Today, let’s look at the nutrition behind five of the … Read more
The word “wafer” sounds kind of light and airy… But if you want to keep your own body feeling light and energetic, then Nilla Wafers may not be the best … Read more
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 … 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, … Read more
Fig Newtons aren’t your average cookie. They actually have real fruit, along with whole wheat flour, too. That’s nice to see. But at the same time, they have more total … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read more
I still remember my first thoughts about Fiber One cereal: (1) It looks like rabbit food, and (2) It seems to give me gas. That said, I try to be … Read more
Shredded wheat is very different from most cereals. While most cereals are loaded with sugar and processed grains, most brands of shredded wheat have just one ingredient: Whole wheat. That … Read more
Fruity Pebbles smell good and taste great, but I’ll be honest—the ingredients list and Nutrition Facts label kind of scare me. Today, let’s take a close look at what this … Read more