Is special K alright to eat if you're eating clean

PunkDollx

Is it alright to eat special k vanilla almond cereal in the morning when I don't have time to make eggs or oatmeal? I'm trying to stay on a clean eating diet

ManiacalLaugh

It depends on your definition of "clean". The problem with "clean eating" is that it doesn't have any one definition, so you'll likely get different answers.

I eat "dirty", but I would wager the answer is "no" due to processing.

diannethegeek

Clean eating has a lot of different definitions. Some would say Special K is fine and some would say absolutely not. It's going to depend on your personal goals and beliefs.

briscogun

It's okay to eat anything you want as long as it fits into your calorie goal for the day. Why not?

Ready2Rock206

I guess it depends on your definition of clean. I cannot think of any definition of clean that would include Special K, but I can't think of any good reason to exclude it if you want to eat it.

lemurcat12

Ready2Rock206 wrote: »

I guess it depends on your definition of clean. I cannot think of any definition of clean that would include Special K, but I can't think of any good reason to exclude it if you want to eat it.

This.

PunkDollx

I'm trying to cut back on sugar intake and any fried or junk food I guess that's my definition of clean eating no junk food or juice or anything fried but I'm not sure if special k would be considered junk food

Sued0nim

Eating clean means nothing so if you want to eat special k go for it

You know in terms of calorie it's no lower than many brands on the market that aren't targeted at "dieters" but I do like the malty taste

snickerscharlie

Ready2Rock206 wrote: »

I cannot think of any definition of clean that would include Special K...

I can! If I didn't pick it out of the dumpster, it's clean.

missyfitz1

What do you want to accomplish by eating "clean"? I personally prefer a more balanced approach, where I try to eat more whole foods than I have in the past, but I eat some processed foods for convenience. If you are trying to avoid processed foods, I would say that Special K doesn't fit that bill. But I also don't see the harm in it.

diannethegeek

PunkDollx wrote: »

I'm trying to cut back on sugar intake and any fried or junk food I guess that's my definition of clean eating no junk food or juice or anything fried but I'm not sure if special k would be considered junk food

And again, there's no real hard and fast rule as to whether or not it's junk. Some would say yes and some no. For me, personally, if it fits in your calorie and nutrition goals and you like it, I don't see a problem with it. But I've never considered myself a clean eater, so I'm probably not the best judge

gmallan

What is considered clean food is a pretty murky area. I don't special k would fit any of the standard definitions of clean food though. Having said that, if you enjoy special k, if you're hitting your calorie, macro and micro goals and it keeps you full then there's no reason not to eat it. Foods need to be viewed in the context of your overall diet not in isolation

lemurcat12

PunkDollx wrote: »

I'm trying to cut back on sugar intake and any fried or junk food I guess that's my definition of clean eating no junk food or juice or anything fried but I'm not sure if special k would be considered junk food

Look at the sugar content and see if it fits your goals. (I have no idea what it is, since I don't care for cold cereal.)

Another consideration might be the overall macros in your breakfast -- I do better with more protein at breakfast. But many enjoy cereal and it works for them, so if it fits in your overall diet it might work for you.

Junk food is another one where people basically define it for themselves.

Alatariel75

If 'clean' to you means unprocessed, then I'd say it doesn't fit that definition. But 'clean' is such a nebulous concept, it's hard to say. Some people seem to think that 'clean' means whatever they subjectively deem is healthy ie, not "junk". Other seem to mean as close to it naturally occurs as possible (which Special K isn't).

Hence the issues with 'clean eating'.

kommodevaran

Look it up in your clean eating rule book

arditarose

Doesn't sound clean to me. I still think you should eat it though.

senecarr

rabbitjb wrote: »

Eating clean means nothing so if you want to eat special k go for it

You know in terms of calorie it's no lower than many brands on the market that aren't targeted at "dieters" but I do like the malty taste

Plenty of the "health food" granola cereals are far worse in calories per serving, serving size, and micronutrients than the super sugar pop cereals.

arditarose

senecarr wrote: »

rabbitjb wrote: »

Eating clean means nothing so if you want to eat special k go for it

You know in terms of calorie it's no lower than many brands on the market that aren't targeted at "dieters" but I do like the malty taste

Plenty of the "health food" granola cereals are far worse in calories per serving, serving size, and micronutrients than the super sugar pop cereals.

Yeah. Granola is good but I can rarely find a way to make it fit properly into my day. That stuff is calorie dense.

sunnybeaches105

I don't know about Special K, but my microwave popcorn is plenty clean for this thread . . .

RodaRose

PunkDollx wrote: »

I'm trying to cut back on sugar intake and any fried or junk food I guess that's my definition of clean eating no junk food or juice or anything fried but I'm not sure if special k would be considered junk food

If you are trying to cut back on sugar intake, eat something with more protein.

quiltlovinlisa

Personally cottage cheese and fruit is my go to, quick breakfast meal but I all kinds of processed foods as well, including cold cereal as a topping on greek yogurt.