Cereal tends to bring on nostalgic memories of rainbow colors and super sweet leftover milk in your bowl. Unfortunately, most classic cereals on the market are not super balanced and might wreak havoc on your blood sugar.
Starting your day off with a big bowl of carbohydrates, added sugar, and very little fiber or protein is surefire way to spike blood sugars first thing in the morning. Instead of chasing after high blood sugar for the rest of the day, there is a better way.
Focusing on high-fiber, high-protein brands can go a long way toward more stable blood sugars for the rest of the day. Research shows that starting your day off with a high-protein breakfast can better manage blood sugars, appetite, and cravings later in the day.
Make your bowl blood-sugar friendly.
Brands that may be more blood sugar-friendly:
Here are some additional tips to make your favorite cereal more blood sugar-friendly. Whether you are trying to incorporate cereal into breakfast or a snack, we’ve got you covered with creative ways to implement your favorite brands.
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