Fitness trainer told me CEREAL was bad!!
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If you are eating, say, Froot Loops or some other sugar coated cereal then it probably is bad.
No two cereals are equal.
And I've heard the whole carb argument about how carbs are bad.
Carbs are not bad and cereal is not bad. It's not balancing what you eat that is bad. The body needs a certain amount of carbs and sugar.
Eating sugar coated cereals every morning probably is not healthy, though once in a while won't hurt.
Eating whole grain cereals, whether it has grain and carbs or not (all cereal is carbs), low sugar cereals more often is better. And mix up the carbs - simple vs complex carbs. Breads, cereals, rice, etc are simple carbs that turn to sugar faster.
whole grain cereals won't affect the waistline like the more processed grains. And anything that tastes sweeter like Honey Nut Cheerios does have a lot more sugar than less sweet like Cheerios, Special K, Rice Crispies, etc.0 -
I have free from coco snaps with coconut or hemp milk. I cant eat normal chocolate and so its my daily fix and also very quick to do .
I would love to have bacon and eggs but cant have eggs.0 -
Cereal is high in carbs, high in sugar. I usually go for whole granola. Check the back of the label of your cereal and at least make sure the protein out-weighs the total fat amount. I try to have a high-protein breakfast; usually eggs paired with fruit or veggies. I say listen to your trainer. Good luck!
Granola = Cereal.0 -
Cereal is high in carbs, high in sugar. I usually go for whole granola. Check the back of the label of your cereal and at least make sure the protein out-weighs the total fat amount. I try to have a high-protein breakfast; usually eggs paired with fruit or veggies. I say listen to your trainer. Good luck!
Granola is cereal.
LOL you beat me to it!0 -
Lol. Don't eat cereal, eat deep fried cereal.0
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Bump0
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Real oatmeal ( not the instant one) with a diced apple and cinnamon. Eat a few minutes and enjoy! Keeps me full for so long and gives me the energy for my workout.0
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ce·re·al
[ sree əl ]
grain: the nutritious grain produced by a cultivated plant belonging to the grass family, e.g. oats, barley, rye, wheat, rice, and corn
For clarity I decided to post that.0 -
Veggie EggWhite Omelet: which consists of
3 egg whites beaten with 1/2 tsp no salt seasoning & 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup diced red peppers
1 T sundried tomatoes in olive oil
3 c fresh spinach
1/4 c feta cheese
Saute tomatoes with diced veg in non stick pan,
When veg are slightly soft, add spinach to wilt
Reserve veg mix to bowl
Coat non stick pan with 1 tsp EVOO
Add beaten egg whites and swirl in pan to cover.
Let egg whites set
Sprinkle w feta cheese, then reserved veggies.
Roll into omelet, slide onto warmed plate.
I add 3 tsp sriracha on top, sounds like a lot but the feta cheese tempers the heat.
I ran out of zucchini/peppers so lately I have been chopping up 3 oz of broccoli slaw to saute w the sundried tomatoes.
Cup of coffee and maybe a fruit completes my breakfast.0 -
Fire that trainer and eat cheerios!0
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Had no idea cereal was bad for you since it contains wheat and carbs and sugar. What do YOU guys eat for breakfast??
Considering it's basically sugar, I can understand it.
I detest breakfast. So I eat nothing. Or a protein shake.0 -
I eat a piece of toast with peanut butter or an english muffin with peanut butter. Yummy and filling.0
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Had no idea cereal was bad for you since it contains wheat and carbs and sugar. What do YOU guys eat for breakfast??
Cereal.
Oatmeal, Grape Nuts, Regular shredded wheat is not bad for you.
Unless your fitness trainer is thinking of cereal like Frosted Flakes, Lucky Charms and Cocoa Puffs.0 -
Since I'm usually on my way to work before 5am I'm quite lazy about breakfast during the week, I usually have any sort of combination of:
• banana
• yogurt
• unscrustable
• hard boiled egg
I don't think there's anything inherently bad about cereal (healthy cereal here - not sugar bombs) but I don't eat it because it doesn't fill me up. I can eat like 4 servings of boxed cereal and be hungry still which is just a waste of calories. I do like a little granola in my yogurt though. :flowerforyou:0 -
Yes cereal is bad. Foods rich in carbohydrates give you quick energy, but that energy wears off just as quickly as it came. Since grains break down into sugar, they create a rise in insulin levels when those levels fall you crave more grains and, thus, the vicious cycle continues.0
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I eat cereal. It's a breakfast "quickie" as I like to all it. Currently in my cupboards is Corn Flakes and Cherrios.0
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"bad" is relative to your goals.
For most people, in the simplest terms, "bad" is anything that prevents you from hitting your calorie and macro goals.
That being said, I don't eat breakfast. And no, my metabolism hasn't come to a screeching halt.
no breakfast? what is wrong with you ..breakfast is the most important meal of the day..right?
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Strong 1st post of epic wrongnessYes cereal is bad. Foods rich in carbohydrates give you quick energy, but that energy wears off just as quickly as it came. Since grains break down into sugar, they create a rise in insulin levels when those levels fall you crave more grains and, thus, the vicious cycle continues.0 -
The absolute best thing for breakfast. The absolute best thing for ANY diet. Oatmeal. Hands down. A slow burning carb. Nutritionally one of the best things out there. It will fill you up. It provides the energy to keep you going. Low fat, low sugar, high energy. Not the instant. Steel cut, or quick rolled, or other more "natural". They can be microwaved in about the same time as the instant, and much better for you. I use the quick rolled oats. 1/2 cup plus some brown sugar come in under 200 calories and will fill you up for hours and burn for hours after that.
There is a reason why oatmeal is in the diet plan of every competitive body builder and has been for generations. And it is great for your heart too. Cheerios has that right. Oats are great for you. And nothing is better than oatmeal.
dude, do you work for Quaker Oatmeal or some sh$t?0 -
Pork sausage and more pork sausage, sometimes I have pork sausage and turkey sausage. Lately I've been having a pure beef patty (no other ingredients) topped with pork. It's pretty good.
Cereal gives me high bad cholesterol, the beetus, water retention, lethargy and fatigue, fart attacks... I ain't got time for none of that.
eat pork much?0 -
Strong 1st post of epic wrongnessYes cereal is bad. Foods rich in carbohydrates give you quick energy, but that energy wears off just as quickly as it came. Since grains break down into sugar, they create a rise in insulin levels when those levels fall you crave more grains and, thus, the vicious cycle continues.
ahhh yes the viscous cycle of epic failure....0 -
Yes cereal is bad. Foods rich in carbohydrates give you quick energy, but that energy wears off just as quickly as it came. Since grains break down into sugar, they create a rise in insulin levels when those levels fall you crave more grains and, thus, the vicious cycle continues.
Not entirely correct -- whole grains do not create a rise in insulin and can, in fact have a negative impact (often referred to as a negative Glycemic Index). Whole grains do the opposite of what you claim.
This is the problem today: everyone thinks carbs are bad because they read it somewhere but seem to miss the whole 'processed vs raw' and 'simple vs complex' as well as 'refined vs unrefined'.
making such blanket statements as " Foods rich in carbohydrates give you quick energy, but that energy wears off just as quickly as it came. Since grains break down into sugar, they create a rise in insulin levels when those levels fall you crave more grains and, thus, the vicious cycle continues." is what misleads people into making bad choices.
I'm sorry but this is bad advice.0 -
http://blog.seattlepi.com/cookusinterruptus/2013/05/28/why-you-should-keep-eating-grains/
A little reading goes a long ways 0 -
I had a Chocolate milkshake for breaky. :blushing:
The disapproval from your trainer would make her skin crawl.0 -
I skip breakfast, but post workout I might eat cereal.Cocoa rice, Cocoa puffs, Cracklin Oat Bran, Honey Nut Cheerios, Apple Jacks, Raisin Bran etc.
I LOVE CoCoa rice!0 -
I wouldn't say it's bad but maybe unhealthy if you're not eating it in moderation. The trainer might be concerned with the calories if they're helping you with controlling your calorie intake. Maybe they miss spoke. Also the choice of cereal too, such as say Trix, Fruit Loops, Cookie Crisp, and other overly sweet cereals. I think if you're eating things like plain Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Kicks, etc those won't be as bad calorie and sugar content wise as some of the others.
Breakfast has always been considered the most important meal of the day as it gets your metabolism started. Especially for those that have a slow metabolism to begin with. As someone that doesn't care for breakfast in the morning; since starting working out and getting back into shape I find having that meal is key for me to feel energized. I typically take a meal replacement shake as it's easiest to make and I enjoy taking it. If eating cereal in the morning for breakfast is the only thing you'll eat then I say eat it in a controlled portion, I think it's better than not eating anything at all. If you can use skim milk, soy milk, or almond milk at least then the calories won't be as high. Maybe cut up a banana or favorite fruit and add it to your cereal to make it a little more filling.0 -
Oatmeal and fruit! Cereal does have alot of carbs and sugars.0
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Fruit and greek yogurt smoothie, one slice of bacon, and a hard boiled egg is what I had today. Most days are the same, minus the bacon.0
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Grains and Legumes
According to Paul Insel, author of "Nutrition," refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and white pasta, can cause your blood glucose levels to rise quite rapidly. Because they are digested more quickly, your body absorbs the glucose more rapidly, causing a spike in blood sugar. High-fiber foods, such as whole wheat grains and beans, can help lower your blood sugar level because they take more time for you to digest. The longer the food takes to digest, the less dramatic your spike in blood sugar. Eating whole grains and legumes regularly might help you lower your blood sugar reading more permanently, as well as help you maintain a healthy number.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/555804-how-do-whole-grains-legumes-lower-blood-sugar/#ixzz2VYMai1co0 -
CEREAL IS BAD! One bowl always leads to another... for me anyways.
But I usually wait a bit for breakfast... like to finish my tea first... but today i had two pieces of wholewheat seedy bread
one with organic raspberry jam and the other with two wedges of laughing cow cheese spicy.
for ~ 300calories0
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