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Picking out a healthy breakfast can help set the tone for the rest of your day.
Unfortunately, it can be difficult to discern if your diet choices are actually “healthy.” Some foods have a good reputation, but actually pack in too much sugar and calories, which can lead to problems for your diet. Plus, if you are eating these foods consistently, you might be negatively affecting your longterm health.
With that in mind, keep reading for the one surprising breakfast food no one should have in their kitchen anymore.
Sugary Cereal
Cereals are an easy breakfast go-to, but that does not mean they're the healthiest choice. According to Eat This, Not That!, the main ingredients in these high sugar cereals are "flour, oil, and sugar—the same ingredients we use to make baked goods."
With that in mind, depending on what brand of cereal you are buying, you might be eating something closer to dessert for breakfast.
According to CNN, "The worst offenders are sugary cereals that lack fiber and protein, which can cause a blood sugar spike and crash before lunchtime."
Plus, eating too much sugar in the morning could affect your cravings for the rest of the day, which might make it more difficult to stick to a healthy diet and potentially lose weight.
It can also affect your health overall.
Healthline explains, "Eating too much added sugar can have many negative health effects. An excess of sweetened foods and beverages can lead to weight gain, blood sugar problems and an increased risk of heart disease, among other dangerous conditions."
With that in mind, if you need an easy breakfast in the mornings, it's a good idea to pick out your go-to cereal carefully. Check your cereal's nutrition label and look out for whole grain cereal with low sugar, which can be a more health conscious choice.
