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IN THE NEWS: Chow Down on Cereal

What's the fastest way to down a filling breakfast and still catch the bus? Chowing down a bowl of cereal, hands down. But have you ever thought of what could be behind those deliciously sweet and crunchy bites between milk?

We're guessing you don't think twice about it. We didn't either, until we read in an article from the Washington Post, which reported there are only four out of 27 "kids" cereals are considered to be rated "Very Good." Did your bowl of Honey Bunches of Oats make the cut?

Cheerios, Kix, Honey Nut Cheerios and Life were rated the highest because they are low in sugars, contain fiber and iron and let ya bone up on calcium. Yum! Cereals such as Corn Pops, Honey Smacks and Golden Crisp among others were layin' shamefully low at the bottom of the list. Some had as much sugar as a glazed donut from Dunkin' Donuts. Yikes.

The same study in the article found that out of 91 individuals from ages six to 16, pour about "50 percent to 65 percent more than the suggested serving size." Just as shocking, we read that cereals in the U.S. have more sugar than the SAME EXACT BRAND in other countries.

Next time, pick up a lower-sugar option, like Special K or Grape Nuts. Or even a hot bowl of oatmeal (add blueberries and almonds to give it a sweet antioxidant boost!).

<3, Sharon

BY JIAE K. ON 10/6/2008 11:28:00 AM 42 COMMENTS

42 READER COMMENTS

Ya, I think I'll start eating oatmeal from now on.

SportyBFF25 on 10/6/2008 12:00:44 PM

yuck for some reason I HATE oatmeal but I love special K cereal

capunkturtle on 10/6/2008 12:32:33 PM

hmmm i'll try it...maybe

ashjoka on 10/6/2008 2:28:41 PM

i am NOT a cereal person at all...

ilovesoccerballs on 10/6/2008 3:19:28 PM

Whenever I eat cereal, like 2 hours later I'm still hungry.

cookiemonsterxox on 10/6/2008 3:35:47 PM

i love special k!! :]

itss_ginaa! on 10/6/2008 4:35:08 PM

i'll try honey nut cheerios

hollisterchic1102 on 10/6/2008 4:36:58 PM

i love honey nut cheerios

horseloverhgv on 10/6/2008 4:57:03 PM

i luv the special k ceral that's the flover umm i think its called vanilla almond
i luv it!!!!

angel365 on 10/6/2008 5:00:24 PM

OMG! I love Life cereal!!!! But I eat so much of it, cuz it's not very filling. I think I'll start eating less cereal, and adding something else, like toast or fruit to my meal.

Daydreamer_1205 on 10/6/2008 5:33:28 PM

I like Rice Krispies but only 3/4 of a cup to 1 cup

AbercrombieQueenArtist on 10/6/2008 6:34:32 PM

i absolutly LOVE special k! it's sooo good! plus they have a ton of flavors to choose from

lionpride4ever on 10/6/2008 6:43:16 PM

I had speacial k before and I didnt like it so maybe I'll try a diffrent type!!!!

lovebug_77 on 10/6/2008 7:01:11 PM

***** mod, about how much comments do you get in a day?*****

Hey girl!

It actually depends on the time and the day. I would say maybe about 300 or more comments I get during when I work.

<3 Brianna

lovebug_77 on 10/6/2008 7:03:18 PM

I ♥ Honey Bunches of Oats!! i like the maple and Smart Start is also good!

_savvygirl_15 on 10/6/2008 7:03:37 PM

i always eat my special K chocolaty delight in the morning...sometimes i'll have a danactive but yeah i do eat more than the suggested serving size...oh well,it fills me up and helps a little with the whole weight management thing.

nirvanaluver on 10/6/2008 7:09:39 PM

yeah the vanilla almond cereal is awesome.

nirvanaluver on 10/6/2008 7:10:18 PM

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i need to change the e-mail that i gave you guys...do you have a link so that i can do that??

Hey girl!

Check this out. http://www.girlslife.com/page/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx

<3 Brianna

nirvanaluver on 10/6/2008 7:10:59 PM

i ♥ Flyleaf

nirvanaluver on 10/6/2008 7:11:56 PM

That's crazy!!!

lovebug_77 on 10/6/2008 7:19:35 PM

I luv vanilla almond cereal too!!!!

lovebug_77 on 10/6/2008 7:20:13 PM

The healthy cereals actually don't taste bad. Right now I only have Nesquick & Rice Krispie cereals.

MunkQoo on 10/6/2008 7:53:12 PM

awesome! I ate honey nut cheerios today.

M... on 10/6/2008 7:55:38 PM

omj! im eating cherrios right now!! *GASP!* how wierd is that? honey nut cherrios to be exact

MrsNickJonas4ever on 10/7/2008 10:24:20 AM

That is weird! LOL! Any 1 wanna chat?

820ALison on 10/7/2008 4:59:37 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD

ok like i told my bff i didnt want to be frends n e more and she's spreading rumors! What now??!!

Godis♥Gal♥ on 10/7/2008 5:15:27 PM

I dont like ceral...AT ALL!!!!

cjlizzy on 10/7/2008 5:49:00 PM

I have cereal every morning! I like cinnamon Total and Special K. Yummy!

elr94 on 10/7/2008 7:23:27 PM

That's funny! Those are the EXACT cereals I eat every morning!Cheerios, Kix, Honey Nut Cheerios and Life (cinnamon is yummiest) are sooooo good! They're healthy too. I probably eat too much though. Oops!

mngirl on 10/7/2008 7:40:17 PM

I <3 cereal!!!!!!I eat it like every morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mngirl on 10/7/2008 7:41:43 PM

*MOD*
How ya doin' moderators? You guys rock!

Hey babes,I am hanging in there how are you? xo JANA

mngirl on 10/7/2008 7:43:50 PM

MOD I posted earlier no one answered!

Hi babes, I have answered everything xo JANA

Godis♥Gal♥ on 10/7/2008 8:48:53 PM

i love Life cereal! ill eat two bowls at a time cuz its so good!

label-free♥ on 10/7/2008 9:56:31 PM

I like Lucky Charms and Rice Krispies but that's it! All other cereals I can't stand!

sparky4me on 10/8/2008 12:18:41 PM

Nirvanaluver-
FLYLEAF ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THEM!!!!!

-sparky4me

sparky4me on 10/8/2008 12:20:15 PM

MOD
my bff has sunndenly been ingonring me at school. W e used to be inseprable, but starting monday, she has been haning out with these two other girls. It was so out of the blue and i have no reason why she is ignoring/not hanging out with me. WHat should i do?

MrsNickJonas4ever on 10/8/2008 8:59:18 PM

Omg, I LOVE Life. THE BEST CEREAL EVER!

E4ever on 10/9/2008 6:24:24 PM

I am a huge cereal eater! I love Life cereal!

greengirl228 on 10/11/2008 7:27:48 PM

I always eat too much cereal!

greenhippos37 on 10/12/2008 10:49:07 PM

I eat cheerios like everyday this is good to know!!

amnyhippy256 on 10/13/2008 2:04:58 PM

I have Weetabix or Cocoa Rice Krispies every morning, or even grilled cheese if I have time. And OMG! Today my parents took me and my best friend to the Ghina Buffet resteraubt and I was struggling not to have ice cream and pizza! But I did it! I am so proud.

pegasusgirl57 on 10/19/2008 2:15:17 AM

i like cheerios

Okay my bff when i say aomething exciting in my life she always has too top it and when im talking to someone and there listening she always changes the topic so she can be the center of attention i love her but sometimes its really annoying. help

tangerines135246 on 10/23/2008 7:46:29 PM

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