Big G Cereals and Weight Management Review #myblogspark (& Giveaway Ends 3/16)

ABOUT:

According to the Report of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, 95% of Americans do not get enough whole grain.  The average person gets a little more than half a serving of whole grain each day, which is significantly less than the recommended three servings recommended daily.

Every Big G cereal contains at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving, with more than 20 Big G cereals delivering 16 grams or more. (At least 48 grams of whole grain are recommended daily.) A diet high in whole grain has been found to help with diabetes and weight management, and may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

Weight management is more than just watching calories – it’s also important to ensure you’re getting enough of the good stuff. Big G cereals are made with whole grain and are nutrient-dense to help you start your day off right with brands you love, including Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios, Fiber One and Total. Just look for the white check on the front of the box!

Frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights (and that includes people who choose sweetened cereals).Cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters. Cereal consumption as part of an overall healthy lifestyle may play a role in maintaining a healthy body mass index.

According to “The Belly Fat Prescription,” by Dr. Travis Stork, MD and host of The Doctors, a large amount of research has shown that belly fat carries more health risks than fat stored elsewhere. In his book, Dr. Stork also offers several additional “Laws of Leanness,” including:

• If you love to graze: Nosh all day long on your favorite fruits and vegetables to help keep your belly full

• If you love fatty foods: discover which fats can actually strip away pounds

• If you love soda: substitute more delicious drinks that can help you lose up to four pounds in four weeks.

MY THOUGHTS:

As of lately I have been starting my morning off with a bowl of cereal (or two.)  My 2 year old is now hooked on cereal, especially Lucky Charms.  So him and I sit at the table together and eat our cereal and it is such a great way to start our day.

Now I am not one to look at labels or for that manner really watch what I eat.  I know I should, but I just don’t.  I do try to remember to eat all the essentials though:  vegetables, fruits, whole grains, protein and dairy.  I definitely don’t ea them all every day but I do try to eat a little bit healthier throughout the day.  Whole grains are not something I really think about which is great that the Big G cereals we eat has a good amount!  It is also great that whole grains not only taste great and allow me to start my day of right, but they also help me with weight management.  I had no clue that frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights and typically consume less fat!  I eat Big G cereals because I like them and hopefully maintaining a healthy body mass index is just a bonus!

VISIT: For more tips, additional information about whole grain benefits and how Big G cereals can be convenient and tasty, visit www.WholeGrainNation.com.

WIN IT: (1) US winner will receive a prize pack to help fufill healthy living goals, including a VIP coupon for one Big G cereal and a copy of “The Belly Fat Prescription,” by Dr. Travis Stork.

TO ENTER: With which of your favorite Big G cereals do you like to start your day off?

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