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> The idea that only certain foods are acceptable for breakfast is silly, and considering the bizarre history of cereal it's nice to see cereal in decline. I s
by rewmie 3y ago
> The idea that only certain foods are acceptable for breakfast is silly, and considering the bizarre history of cereal it's nice to see cereal in decline.
I should add that this take is particularly absurd when talking about breakfast cereal, which is a relatively modern product and it's adoption was mainly due to marketing than actual health benefits, let alone traditional diets.
- thelittleone 3y agoWhat health benefits? Sugar is incredibly addictive (I struggled with it for decades). Cereal companies know to use compelling marketing, add some fiber and niacin to claim it's "healthy" and enough people will get addicted. Interestingly Mexico is leading in many ways to address it by prohibiting cartoons on sugary cereals (and more health warnings on labeling). Kelloggs has been fighting it in court. https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/01/18/Mexico-weighs-down-on-rising-obesity-crisis-with-seizure-of-Kellogg-s-cartoon-festooned-cereals https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/01/18/Mexico-we...
- tropicalbeach 3y agoYou know there is more cereal than cinnamon toast crunch right
- CalRobert 3y agoYet a lot of cereal is sweetened despite appearances and having a bunch of carbs (corn flakes, wheaties, etc.) has similar consequences.
- throwaway92700 3y agoAre you suggesting "healthy cereal" exists? Even all bran cereal contains 6g sugar per 100g.
- tpush 3y ago6g per 100g is totally fine.
- rewmie 3y ago[dead]