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what do you guys think about special K

Posts: 19 Member
edited January 9 in Food and Nutrition
Just wondering. ... I starting eating this for something quick instead of making other choices that can be worse. Also, has any one didthe special K challenge?

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  • Posts: 1,308 Member
    special k brand is a POS because it is misleading saying that it is "healthy" and all it is, is processed carbohydrates with little micronutrients and low amounts of protein and fiber..
  • Posts: 2,465 Member
    Oh, you mean the cereal.
  • Posts: 4,052 Member
    Oh, you mean the cereal.

    :laugh: Heartily :laugh:
  • Posts: 1,590 Member
    it hasnt worked for this guy..
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  • Posts: 79 Member
    Special K is not the healthiest cereal out there by a long shot. It's all sugar and nothing else, no nutritional value at all. You need to look for a cereal with low sugar and high fiber. If you really like it, go ahead and eat it, but you may as well eat Frosties if you wanted.

    The Special K diet is just a way to sell more cereal, it wouldn't be very healthy and you could choose a low calorie meal with more vitamins and nutrients, and get the same results.
  • Posts: 4,052 Member
    it hasnt worked for this guy..
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    Omg, that is the saddest looking thing ever! I want to give it unicorns and rainbows and loads of cute kittie pictures just to cheer it up!
  • Posts: 291 Member
    That "challenge" is bull, IMO. You replace meals with snacks...then a sensible dinner? Not enough. I wouldn't do it but its your body. Good luck.
  • Posts: 13 Member
    It is good, as in tastes good. And certainly better than a bowl of ice cream. I would save it for when you have a sweet attack. But good old fashioned rolled oats are cheap as dirt and a much better choice. Only takes a few minutes to make as well.
  • Posts: 1,186 Member
    I love Special K products, but would never build a diet or weight loss plan around them.
  • Posts: 24 Member
    I thought about it. I even went on their site for it. The more I was reading on it the more I realized they are just trying to get you to buy their whole line of Special K products. Save you $ and eat a bowl of cornflakes. :)
  • Posts: 50 Member
    there are way better alternatives.
  • Posts: 33 Member
    A good cereal that has no sugar is Shredded wheat. Not the mini frosted shredded wheat but the kind that comes in big cakes. Two of them for breakfast, no sugar and low in calories compared to other cereals. I have to let them sit in the milk for awhile to make them soft because they kind of stick in my throat if I dont. When we were kids growing up my Mom used to pour boiling water on them, let it sit for a minute then drain the water off and add milk. I buy Post shredded wheat but this is in Canada so I dont know what is available in other countries.
  • Posts: 258 Member
    I like to eat the protein bars for when I feel like I want something sweet in which I want something sweet everyday. I figure it is better than a Snickers or cake or cookies:happy:
  • Posts: 2,918 Member
    I like Special K cereal, but don't think of it as extra healthy. Just a cereal. Sometimes when time and energy is very short I have cereal for dinner.

    I am on a Rice Chex kick right now for cereal.
  • Posts: 92 Member
    The products are yummy, but I would never look to the brand for nutrition. I keep the snack bars around for when I'm having a sweet craving.
  • Posts: 94 Member
    I feel hungry after eating Special K products.
  • Posts: 17 Member
    I did as well. When I was first trying to lose weight (and failing), I would cling to products like this. I would feel unsatisfied and end up bingeing an hour later! I've had much more success with real, whole foods in moderation. Give me some old-fashioned oats with raisins and peanut butter any day!
  • Posts: 1,450 Member
    There is not nearly enough fiber in there to get my morning started. Plus it tastes boring. There are so many other cereals out there that are low carb and high fiber and taste great. I might be giving myself a bit more calories this way, but I feel better, stay full longer, have more energy, and enjoy it more.
  • Posts: 228 Member
    I enjoy their granola in yogurt but I wouldn't do the "diet" associated with their brand.
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