Cereal has long been a breakfast staple—and for good reason. It’s quick, easy, and nostalgic. But if you’re reaching for colorful boxes with cartoon mascots, you might be shortchanging your brain.
Many commercial cereals are loaded with added sugars and lack meaningful fiber, protein, or healthy fats. The result? A quick spike in blood sugar followed by the dreaded crash, leading to sluggishness and hunger way before lunch.
Reinvent your cereal routine: Look for options made with whole grains and minimal added sugar, and top them with nuts, seeds, and berries. Or better yet, make your own granola mix at home to control ingredients and up the nutritional ante.
