One breakfast cereal that many people often find themselves eating to start their day off is Cherrios. With many different flavoured varieties available now such as honey nut and apple cinnamon, there are plenty of options to choose from.
If you’re watching your weight however opting for the simple whole grain variety will be your best bet as this will supply you with the lowest total amount of sugar and calories.
Let’s look a little further into this food so you can see what nutrition you’re getting from your morning bowl.
Major Nutrients Found In Cherrios
Since Cherrios are made from whole grain you will get a healthy dose of dietary fiber per serving. In addition to that, they also have very little fat with no trans fats and very little saturated fat and have just one gram of sugar.
Cheerrios are also a good source of iron and folic acid, so are a great choice for those who are living active lifestyles.
Storing/Selecting
For maximum freshness with your Cherrios, it’s best to keep them in their sealed back in the cupboard away from extreme temperatures and direct light. Kept in the box they will last for an extended period of time before going stale.
Eat It With:
Cheerios are most commonly served with milk or almond milk, however you can also use them in a wide variety of baking and trail mix recipes for added nutrition and fiber.
Burn Off Calories In Cherrios
To burn off the number of calories in a serving of Cherrios you would have to do:
- 18 minutes of cycling
- 30 minutes of paddle boat
- 25 minutes of house cleaning