Is Cereal really that bad for you?

[@riverbender9898]

You guys get 100 points for information and 99 points for humor. Merry Christmas!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Well that is pretty good!

[@rauljimenez8132]

Store brand Bite Size Shredded Wheat, 29% Dietary Fiber (whole grain wheat) and 0 added sugars.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ok!

[@patriciabrandt3626]

Wish it was gluten free…….

[@vanessacole7611]

Makes a good snack, too.

[@someguy2135]

Shredded Wheat is probably the best of the boxed cereals but because it is processed, it has a higher glycemic index than rolled oats.

[@no834]

Last night I dreamt I was eating shredded wheat and when I woke up half my mattress was gone 😅😂😅

[@kmc4735]

Eating so called healthy cereals -raisin bran, oats, etc resulted in a pre-diabetic diagnosis! Since ditching cereals and processed foods, i reversed this diagnosis. My glucose readings are normal now. Processed foods are the worst! Merry Christmas Docs!

[@sydneyknutsen2492]

U r absolutely right. Cereals and grains become glucose when ingested. Your pancreas pumps out insulin to address the glucose in your bloodstream and stores that glucose as fat. Not to mention the added sugars involved.

[@sharoncollins7722]

All animal fats, as well, are not good for us.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We agree. We have a video about ultra processed foods and their dangers. Nice work! Stick to whole foods

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes correct. Refined grains are toxic. Trouble is where do you think excess protein goes? It is converted to glucose and stored as fat. We can’t store our amino acids. Most people don’t realize this

[@zombienectar]

About 15 years ago I noticed something. I would eat my cereal and save a spoonful of milk for the cat to finish off. Once I left a bit of cereal and the cat carefully licked all the milk without touching one piece of cereal. It hit me suddenly that a cat can eat just about anything but would not touch a flake of cereal. I never ate cereal again.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s funny. My cat and dog love the milk. Because it is so sweet!

[@Fomites]

Cats probably don't like pineapple either but does that mean humans should not eat pineapple? Faulty reasoning.

[@GONNALIVEHIKING]

You guys rock, please never stop posting!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Well thank you very much! We appreciate that

[@hollish196]

The only cereal I eat is oatmeal, made by me from "old-fashioned" rolled oats. I use raisins and 2 teaspoons of brown sugar, or maple syrup.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Perfect

[@someguy2135]

​​@@TalkingWithDocsalmost perfect! I eat my organic old fashioned oats with ground flax, fruit, nuts and unsweetened soy milk.

[@514dmiller]

@@TalkingWithDocsNOT

[@melsyr10]

Heys Docs ❤❤ I hope you enjoy the holidays with your families and loved ones

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes you as well!

[@johngallagher72]

In one of the other videos the lady doctor reccomeded adding 1/3 of oat bran buds to your cereal if you were suffering from Hemmriods. This has actually worked for me . Ive noticed I havent had a flare up since i started doing this , I fell less bloated and feel more full. I think she called 30day Fibre Therapy ...its been a big help . 👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes tonne of fiber in there

[@johngallagher72]

@@TalkingWithDocs ive even been sprinkling the buds on salad ...the other food helps covering the bland taste

[@andyeunson270]

Martin Mull called it, "sugar coated, sugar fortified little bits of sugar. One ounce of sugar bombs with four ounces of milk give you all the nutrition of four ounces of milk."

[@TalkingWithDocs]

For sure! And we can debate the benefit of milk 😀

[@justanonymous5681]

Totally agree with you!!! Thank you for helping to get the word out to people so that they can make better choices for themselves. 😊

[@elsafischer3247]

Here in Switzerland we don’t eat this cereals.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yeah good choice

[@no834]

Too busy yodeling and laundering money for the world's biggest scumbags

[@Chris-of6xm]

Glyphosate is the number one worst thing about oh this. That and dye. Also storage processes including mold and many other things. These grains are horrible anymore. Organic can help but still terrible. People need to look into this more it's a huge problem also baby formula

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It is a big problem. But it’s everywhere and even fields that are organic can have run off

[@Chris-of6xm]

@@TalkingWithDocs understood. What a shame how money has corrupted literally everything humans do, interact with, socially physically everything. It's a damn shame. Thanks for your reply

[@mrssmith1691]

My husband and I were having a conversation about cereal nostalgia and comparing our faves from the 70s, so I went online and found small boxes of a few of them - fruit loops, apple jacks, cocoa puffs, and a couple I am forgetting. They were absolutely icky! And we are not foodies or in anyway snobby about what we eat.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing! Don’t forget Frosted Flakes or Captain Crunch

[@parkerdonham6754]

Shredded Wheat contains one ingredient: whole wheat. (BHT is added to the packaging to preserve freshness.) 25% fibre. 0% sugar. An assortment of useful micronutrients in modest quantities. Short of cooking rolled oats, it's as healthy a breakfast as you can have.

[@Chestnut442]

Every morning - Alpen brand muesli with oat milk. As for the term "no added sugar", a baker alerted me to how misleading that wording is. She explained what it REALLY means is stores can label their pies (for example) as such because when preparing them, no sugar is added to the gloop that is scooped out of 5-gallon plastic ( ! ) pails of strawberry, raspberry, whatever mixes that are already sugar-laden. Keep up the good work and enjoy your break; your presentations are simply the best.

[@richardbrewis436]

I have breakfast cereal before running; or any morning activity. Useful in raising the point about the sugar content because; I snack on cereals during the day. Thank you for a good vlog, on how to choose better!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing!

[@richardbrewis436]

@@TalkingWithDocs you're welcome🥂!

[@AsherWilde-z8w]

Eggs eggs eggs glorious eggs.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Some people love their eggs

[@johngallagher72]

@@AsherWilde-z8w Hard boiled eggs white only are a go to for me 👍

[@jlvandat69]

The old folks watching might remember the "shocking discovery" announced in the 60's where a scientist declared that the cardboard used in cereal boxes probably has more nutritional value than the contents. But it's quite interesting to note that many of those cereals void of nutritional value remain popular. America has a health and obesity problem for very good reasons, but primarily because many people have not been taught to value health and factual information.

[@no834]

Because our government works directly with corporations and could give a rats ass about their inhabitants. Sans Bernie Sanders

[@Truthwinz]

Bowl of oatmeal, sprinkling of cinnamon & frozen fruit. Merry Christmas Docs!! Enjoy that crisp air on your walks ❄️ ps my 91 mother has eaten Shredded wheat, Special K, Raisin Bran for decades…

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow awesome

[@Chris-of6xm]

Oatmeal is absolutely terrible. Look into it don't take some KZbin commenters word for it. Organic will help but still terrible. Very high cancer risk also. Just look into it.

[@Ve-suvius]

Oatmeal is really healthy. Has preventive effects regarding colon cancer. Don't believe the fakenews on the social media.

[@redhen689]

Do you add any nut milk? I found that oatmeal caused my blood sugar to spike. I’m trying to combine foods like add homemade nut milk to see if that helps.

[@Richard-or2km]

@@Chris-of6xm At 91, I don't think she cares too much about the so-called risks at her age.

[@annevaughan4338]

I make oatmeal with walnuts, raisins, a prune or two, a few almonds, frozen fruit, half a banana, topped with homemade soy yogurt, hemp seeds, pumpkin pie spice. No sugar. Very filling and tasty 😃

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sounds great!

[@gsr4535]

Yes, almost all but ...if I 'm not mistaken, Shredded Wheat and Grape Nuts (zero sugar) and Cheerios( very little sugar). Please correct me if I am wrong. But don't eat cereal every day. Mix it up. Eggs and toast. Yogurt with fresh berries. And so forth

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes grape nuts and cheerios. Not sure about shredded wheat but maybe.

[@johngallagher72]

what about Special K ...isnt that one of the better ones?

[@GeorgeMonaghan]

@@TalkingWithDocs Shredded wheat contains only shredded wheat and is recommended by a cardiologist in the UK. I'm not sure about the Canadian or US versions.

[@katgod]

There is Shredded Wheat with no added sugar and then there is Shredded wheat with more or less sugar. I like Kashi SW and it has a small amount of sugar but you can get frosted SW.

[@usr6253]

I really enjoy this channel, very informative and with some humor on top, love it ❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you enjoy it! Doing our best!

[@really9025]

Just returned from Europe and stayed in hotels that provided amazing breakfast including custom omelets. This was totally new to me and I quickly discovered that I had no need/interest in having lunch at all while walking around all day. I now try and have eggs whenever I can.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing. A lot of people love eggs

[@vickiepatterson1748]

When I walk down the cereal aisle, I just shake my head. Box after box of brightly colored enticing items that stand out to kids. I don't eat a lot of cereal but I occasionally eat a type of bran flakes or shredded wheat. Grape Nuts were a good cereal but much too crunchy for me. Then they came out with Grape Nut Flakes which worked better for me. I know a lot of people who eat cereal for dinner, especially after a long hard day and they don't want to cook. Cereal used to be a cheap meal but their price has gotten out of control. Grape Nut Flakes used to be $1.79 but after the pandemic it's now $4.79! Not just cereal but everything has gotten so expensive, it's hard to maintain a healthy diet. I think they started putting puzzles and games on the back of the cereal box so people wouldn't read the ingredients. If the cereal companies would reduce the sugar, then people could control the amount they use. It amazes me how companies charge you more when they remove something like sugar from their products. Then they charge more again when they add an alternative. It's very expensive to eat healthy all the time. Some companies sell massive amounts of junk but it's cheaper and a lot of people don't have a big choice. Food in general has doubled in price in the past few years and people are struggling to eat decent meals. Our guilty pleasures aren't reachable anymore. At least there are generic options that are more reasonable. But you still have to read the label to identify bad ingredients. Most people know how bad cereal is so you're not the bad guys here. Thanks for sharing another teaching moment and some laughs!👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Doing our best. Prices are out of control for sure. Something needs to change

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

It’s child abuse….. will children sue parents one day for poisoning them…dessert for breakfast 🙀🧁🧁🧁

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

Steel rolled oats….super cheap…a sack.

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

In the UK we have more laws for dog and cat food than our own food and food for children…pets can’t chose what they are given …but neither can children 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Ve-suvius]

About 65 percent of the diets in the blue zones is whole grains, beans, and starchy tubers. Grains including oats, barley, brown rice, and ground corn also play a key role in the diet.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are correct

[@Ve-suvius]

@@TalkingWithDocs I really dislike the fake content by many youtubers that is pumped out there. Like the carnivore diet and that kind of nonsense. For an example this title on KZbin:"Dr. Paul Saladino Claims Oatmeal is the Most Dangerous Food Humans can Eat (and Oat Milk)". Total madness. Delusional. Follow what centenarians eat in general. It's not a high meat diet.

[@CARLiCON]

great, next thing they'll be telling us pop-tarts aren't healthy-they're made with real fruit filling you know..

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So about the pop tarts … 🤣

[@thomaslee6067]

The best takeaway from this is to help people understand that corporations use things like "enriched" grains that have been stripped of nutritive value and dyes and colors from petroleum regardless of what it does to our bodies, because they want to sell more product. Thank you for your efforts to help folks understand.

[@Lazzar1958]

If you collected enough cereal box tops, you could have won a 1970 Plymouth Duster!! Never been one to be Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs! But as kids, we did occassionally have porridge, Corn Flakes, Quaker Oats, Puffed Wheat & Cream of Wheat. Haven't been a cereal fan in later years. (The libido effect was hilarious!!! 🤣🤣)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yeah we thought so!

[@danielanderson8503]

I've read that Grape Nuts are very high in fiber, low in sugar, and contain very few ingredients currently considered "bad for you". I bought a box this week to check them out!

[@dalehunt1383]

Unfortunately, it is like eating a bowl of gravel! 😅

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes they are one of the good ones for sure

[@BoomVang]

@@dalehunt1383 just wait a few minutes while they soak

[@Joy21090]

Enjoy a bowl for me! I miss my "gravel" cereal.

[@juliemulie1805]

@@dalehunt1383it’s good cooked and hot!

[@marionbell5864]

I love you too you are so funny. Keep up the good work.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you so much!

[@Bob-The-Guy]

Oatmeal, I add a mix of different low sugar granolas along with raisins and cranberries. Its not perfectly no sugar but no sugar at all does get boring. Been doing this for decades.

[@leestamm3187]

ORIGINAL unsugared Cheerios, with a heaping tablespoon of ground flax seed and skim milk. Accompanied by a bowl of fresh fruit (half an apple, grapes, blueberries and strawberries).

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good choice

[@_______Dave01]

2 eggs 1 slice of sourdough whole wheat bread with butter 1 slice of bacon can sustain me till lunch as a farmer. If I have cereal once a week I'm craving food by 9:30 am Thanks for the video. Merry Christmas

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Merry Christmas for you too. Yes we need some protein and healthy fats. Not sure about the eggs and bacon but hey whatever works

[@cindysanford4254]

If you think oatmeal is perfect, docs, consider this. I invested in a CGM to see how foods affected my blood sugars. I am not a diabetic or prediabetic but I’m a Rn health columnist and I was curious. Bad news: Even higher fiber steel cut oats spiked my sugars over 160. So does almost every cereal. But the eggs and bacon? Flatline. No spike whatsoever. Considering most Americans are in poor metabolic health, secondary to insulin resistance, I think we need to limit processed cereals in favor of more protein.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So we appreciate your opinion. Certainly CGMs can help people find what causes their sugars to spike. It also depends on how long it was elevated for. Also with respect to the bacon and eggs, elevated blood sugars after eating are not the only measure of health. Animals produce high in saturated fat and diets reliant on animal protein are directly to heart disease and cancer. The answer likely rests with more plants and finding which grains work for you. Everyone is a little different though for sure.

[@Joy21090]

160 mg/DL is a fine reading, not a worrisome reading.

[@lynnettecook6973]

Merry Christmas from Missouri (St. Louis)!!!!!! Happy new year!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Merry Christmas to you Lynette!

[@bryanburgess6478]

I eat Seven Sundays when I have cereal! I love your videos, informative with humor! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@stephaniehyatt309]

Love your videos! Y'all are the best. I recommend Bob’s Red Mill Old Country Style Muesli - all 100% whole grain wheat, rolled oats, raisins, almonds and walnuts. No added sugar, 4 grams of fiber. Unsweetened plain organic soy milk, or use water to make it hot. Delicious!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Bob’s is popular

[@juliemulie1805]

Liver sausage spread on toast with mustard. Eggs, breakfast meats and toast with cheese. Grew up that way, stayed trim, but cholesterol was off the charts. Mostly just decaf coffee for breakfast now.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes cholesterol would be an issue. Hope you are ok

[@RonsonDalby]

Oatmeal, blueberries, soy milk, ground hemp chia & flax mix, green banana powder, walnuts and cinnamon. Delicious. 😋

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So good!

[@chairmanmike5858]

We have fresh food smoothies weekdays, whole grain toast, PB, Berries and Eggs on Saturday and whole grain pancakes with maple syrup and berries on Sunday. In a pinch we have regular Cherrios. However, 3 years ago it was Raisen Bran, Bacon etc ... I guess I'm woken!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

There you go!

[@commodon]

My grandmother is Phyllis Kellogg. Dr. John Harvey Kellogg is my 5th cousin, five times removed.

[@elleemen4238]

Just cooked oats in this house. My kids were raised on the premise that fruit was never spelled FROOT, and they were not to ask for anything spelled in that way.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Fair enough

[@coachab100]

Just checked out my cereal box. Whole wheat are first listed and no added sugar. And lots of fiber!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Well done!

[@paulacothren3591]

My favorite Nature's Path Organic Flax Plus Raisin Bran has 9 g of fiber, but also has 6 g of added sugar per 60 g serving. I would still enjoy if it contained less sugar, but these products are taste-tested to a high confidence level that 6 g of added sugar is the "sweet spot" for the highest sales. (So sorry for the lame pun).

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing! It’s a net -3 with the fiber so not so bad

[@TorgerVedeler]

Like the video, though it is terrifying. I used to love eating Fruit Loops. For me now, breakfast is a big bowl of unsweetened oatmeal with flaxseed grain, garlic (to keep away the vampires), olive oil (all in one bowl), and then some fat free, unsweetened yogurt and a couple of slices of brown bread. All washed down with water. God, I’m boring.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow nice. Garlic for breakfast!

[@Joy21090]

Note that the cereal is spelled *FROOT* Loops, *_not Fruit Loops._*

[@keenanlapierre6712]

Steel-cut oats are my favourite breakfast by far - add a bit of yogurt, some All-Bran buds and raw almonds. I'm not a health nut, I just like it. BTW have you ever calculated the price of cereal per pound, compared to say fresh salmon or steak ?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Never done the conversion.

[@stitchann]

Love you both. Great information. Hubby Loves Bran flakes, I like Multi Grain Cheerios or plain Cheerios.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So good! Thanks for watching

[@intherockies]

I had all the sugary cereal growing up back in the 70's. We were always told it had vitamins and minerals added so it was good for us. The food industry and their regulations need stricter guidelines. I'm a vegetarian now and try to stay away from milk unless I need it for something I'm cooking. I'm wondering if I could substitute water for the milk? Does anyone know?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

I wouldn’t add water to cereal.

[@Joy21090]

Water is OK with some cereals, but not all. OJ is also good with most cereals. People disagree very viscerally and refuse to try with an open mind.

[@calburnIII]

Oh well, Honey Nut Cheerios and Mini Wheats, alternating every other day, plus 1 1/2 slices of bacon, will have to remain my usual non-healthy breakfasts. Once in awhile, I’ll make pancakes or waffles or even a “garbage” 2 egg omelet, but I suppose none of them are particularly healthy, either. But at age 81, and still relatively healthy, I’m not likely to change very soon. Meanwhile, I really like all your videos, even those with advice I don’t want to take. I regularly recommend them to my friends and relatives. Keep it up!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you so much for the support. We really appreciate it.

[@troybabs]

Hey Docs, I thought you might be doing the cereal thing after talking about it recently... I myself eat oatmeal with a banana, 1 cup of blue berries and 1/3 cup of walnuts. Not added sugar, just fructose. And yes, original cheerios only 1 gram of sugar! With very few ingredients. Glad you mentioned it as I also eat this as a snack at night. Murray Chris-miss : )

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sounds great. Merry Christmas!

[@susantighe2492]

Post Shredded Wheat … box says Made with 100% Whole Grain Wheat. I’ve been eating it for 30+ years.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very nice

[@meckem68]

Grapenuts and Raisin Bran were a favorite. Nice talk though. I don't eat cereal anymore, only as an evening snack (with almond milk) and now it's usually Honey Nut Cheerios. Probably as healthy as ice-cream...

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes it’s dessert

[@clivegrayston1939]

Organic oats organic nut butter and frozen or fresh berries, no added sweetener for me.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice

[@GreggBB]

My favorite is Grape-Nuts. Also like oatmeal---I use stone cut oats to make it

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very nice

[@mvl9591]

steel cut Irish oats, 2 eggs, Ceylon cinnamon, walnuts, frozen blueberries, microwave 3 minutes, add whole milk Greek yogurt It’s healthy and I visit 3 countries. 🤔🤔🤔

[@TalkingWithDocs]

World traveller

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Are you saying you mix the Eggs in with the Oats!??🤔 Surely NOT? (Otherwise sounds verrry healthy and delish!)

[@mvl9591]

@In a bowl, a scoop of pre-cooked oatmeal from the fridge, 2 eggs, cinnamon, walnuts, frozen wild Canadian blueberries, mix well, then microwave. Serve with Greek yogurt. Now, 4 countries!

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

@@mvl9591 To each his own Then! But for me it's a Hard Pass!!😜

[@DrJeffM]

How about Raisin Bran Crunch? Not asking if they are the healthiest but are they horrible for us?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Would have to look at the ingredients

[@davidb6961]

Thanks for your energy to make your superb information videos throughout the year. I respect your knowledge and skills and love the humour your put into your presentations. Have a great Christmas and Happy New Year. Enjoy the Christmas food and hopefully you get to have a break.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We are doing our best. Trying to help people make more informed choices whatever they may be. Thanks so much!

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Ah cereal. The amount of cereal in the supermarket is ridiculous. Walmart has it on both sides of the aisle now. Both sides! And we don't even want to talk about the prices. I don't buy any of that junk. I like plain Cheerios, Quaker Oats (rolled oats) and Cream of Wheat. Got to admit, I really like bacon and eggs too. Paul, your interjections into Brad's explanations were funny, especially the one about using a bowl of cereal as a pick up line, or something like that. Way funny. Thanks for the info on cereal.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it!

[@MarciaD-c3z]

Hey Docs, I’ve been eating Catalina Crunch CinnamonToast flavor with fresh blueberries for breakfast. How does this stack up?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You would have to look at the ingredients but we suspect …

[@monoralph1375]

Great grains with added nuts, bran and berries. Now moving to unsweetened yogurt with nuts or berries

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sounds good

[@cris_miko]

Did I hear you say "grass fed chicken"??? 😂😂😂

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes! Everyone thinks as soon as you feed an animal grass it’s healthy

[@rae0521]

I used to eat cereal with added fruit. Now I eat FRUIT with added cereal . Those 600g frozen strawberries, blueberries & mixes are convenient (1 min in microwave to thaw),... and half fill a bowl with fruit and then add 1/2 cup of HEALTHY cereal... 1/4 cup Fibre 1 and 1/4 cup muesli (Dorset brand from England is terrific)... and... here's a kicker... I use Kool-Aid instead of milk! (I mix the little packet of dry Kool-Aid with 2 litres of water... NO SUGAR. So... as Tony the Tiger would say (if I hadn't shot him a long time ago)... my breakfast TASTES GRRRRREAAT!

[@Joy21090]

Do you use all 600g of fruit in one breakfast? Are you made of money?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Oh man!

[@j7ndominica051]

Nobody ever says "healthy proteins" or "healthy starches". I don't usually eat crunchy cereal as it is not cost-effective. I often cook porridge and add a ton of sugar to it, milk and sometimes butter on holidays, and a dollop of jam with anthocyanins when the porridge is cold. Ingredient wise it amounts ot the same thing. The basic corn flakes are nice to have dry like cookies while watching a video.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sounds like a plan

[@sammydylan9775]

I love cereal, Cheerios, and Lucky Charms are my favorites, can't live without them 62 and going strong

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Sammy

[@JAnthony-w4p]

How about great grains by post. Does have added sugar. So what would a good cereal or cereals.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We will need to do a follow up video with our best choices. Guidelines are whole grains, limited added sugar and low number of ingredients

[@ee7369]

They’re both great guys, but the one on the left is naturally funny with a great sense of humor and a comedic vibe, while the other is playing along and trying to keep up despite his more serious and professional demeanor lol

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for watching!

[@bw6078]

Also in Canada the breakfast shopping isle is a lot smaller than the breakfast shopping isle in the states. Stick to bran buds.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice

[@julejustjule]

Raisin Bran raisins are covered in sugar. Hence the higher sugar. Buy Bran Flakes and put your own raisins in it. I eat Shreddies.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Great hack

[@BoomVang]

You left out the issue of added milk, which is unhealthy for adults. Even plant-based milk can be loaded with sugar. There used to be good low sugar cereals like puffed wheat or weetabix.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes the milk isn’t helping but the cereal is the main issue

[@d.d.mac.3773]

Red River cereal with nuts, seeds, berries and milk, no sugar or honey or maple syrup. 3x a week

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sounds good

[@d.d.mac.3773]

@@TalkingWithDocs And it's Canadian!

[@parkerdonham6754]

No longer available.

[@devinholcomg4664]

I gave up almost all processed foods over three months ago. Turned out to be a great decision regarding my well being.

[@jimmydandy9364]

SO in other words you stopped eating 99% of all foods out there, nice, that leaves you with water, carrot sticks and celery sticks.

[@devinholcomg4664]

@ carrot and celery sticks are clearly processed since they don’t grow that way. I’ve become a breathaterian.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sure was

[@jmcenterprises9591]

Thanks Docs, I am a rolled oats guy, gave up all other cereals.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wise choice

[@KelleyStrzelczyk]

Lately I started buying these bags of ancient grain granola and adding raison bran to it as a filler. Kinda sucks but i want to make the good stuff last.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice

[@Joy21090]

Oh that's a good idea for my Bakery on Main & Paleonola, which are mainly nuts.

[@sharonbryant8045]

Uncle Sam Whole Wheat Berry with Flax, zero added sugar. I eat cereal every morning.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ok!

[@Da-hy2zb]

I ate at least 1 large bowl of “Total” cereal per day while in my 30 - 40’s. Watching advertisements made me think it was healthy. Reading the box got me to quit!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You aren’t alone

[@phinfogg3960]

The additives allowed in Canada are much less harmful than those allowed in the US. That being said, I think a protein based breakfast is preferable to cereal. As an aside, my parents ate bacon and eggs every morning for as long as I can remember and they lived to be almost 100.

[@goldlover5915]

Take the box and throw out the cereal and eat the box as it has more fiber!

[@commonsense126]

That's what my dog does. Maybe it's healthy for him.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

True story

[@TalkingWithDocs]

😀

[@miketrebert7788]

I just finished breakfast (here in Australia). A nectarine, an orange (small), frozen mixed berries, dried cranberries, raw walnuts, sunflower seeds, dried shredded coconut (no sugar), raw rolled oats, plant milk. No sweetener. Vegetarian and vegan for many years so my gut can take the raw stuff. I don’t expect to be getting Type 2 Diabetes any time soon. Coffee soon, peristalsis after that.

[@bobbielang5685]

Wheatabix or shredded wheat, with berries 😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes!

[@gingerclark1058]

As a kid I loved Sugar Pop. It had the original Marlboro man for kids!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hilarious

[@johngallagher72]

Sugar Bear or Tony the Tiger for sure 👍

[@polibm6510]

I don't need talking with docs to know the answer. Yes.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agreed!

[@TheKyPerson]

I eat bran buds with yogurt. It gives me quite a bit of fiber. I gave up sugary cereals long ago.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice. Careful with the added sugar. Tonne of fiber though

[@IMeMineWho]

Rarely have time to eat brekkie. 🐇keeps me hopping with prepping her am meal! And seconds...Haven't eaten cereal 4 years. I eat oatmeal with a tsp of low sugar blueberry jam occasionally as a dessert.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Love oatmeal

[@ryanm7171]

What about weetabix or honeynut cheerios? I was with my mom at her diabetic class 20 years ago, and those cereals were recommended. Have things changed since then? I still have Frosted Flakes or Froot Loops from time to time, but I know they are like dessert cereals.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So maybe weetabix is ok. Honey Nut Cheerios not good for you. Lots of sugar

[@ryanm7171]

@TalkingWithDocs Thanks for getting back to me. I'm surprised that the dieticians back then could be wrong. We really did believe all this time that it was OK because it was supposedly a whole grain cereal. At least we have Weetabix, and I could start eating Raisin Bran again for variety.

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

Who would give their child dessert 🧁 for breakfast? 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤪

[@gmalala]

My Mom fed her younger kids ice cream!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Lots of people

[@Katy32344]

Oh my gosh! Eggs are better than cereal!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

People love their eggs

[@Danny_6Handford]

I stopped eating cereal for breakfast many years ago. I eat berries (strawberries or blackberries or raspberries with some chopped pieces of apple and plain yogurt with some pecans or walnuts or almonds a different mix of fruit and nuts every day. Also a cup of coffee. Keeps me full until lunch.

[@coloradomark2159]

4 grams sugar= 1 Tsp. Used to eat cereal. Organic and maybe the best of ingredients but it is still nutrient deficient. Today my breakfast is say 3 scrambled eggs or an omelet this morning. Organic pasture and regenerative raised eggs. Cereal came into the picture and here we are fatter and sicker. Cereal is just one. Eat like our ancestors used to eat. They were so much healthier than we are today not the bevy chronic diseases that are now at our doorsteps at present.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We would agree with that. Get rid of the refined grains, added sugar and ultra processed foods. Our ancestors ate mostly plants with small portions of animal products. No one was eating 3 eggs a day. Thanks for sharing

[@RoxinaSolerGamborena]

Docs, I think when you are going to dump chicken, meet, milk, eggs, bacon , etc (even if they were grass feed or from spa; that doesn't matter), better to replace it for the delicious whole foods the plant world offers, and not cereal for breakfast. Best breakfast can be whole toas w avocado, or pan roasted tofu w soy sauce and a large veggie-fruit smoothie And weekends can be to boost your health, topped w walks and rest rather that squeezed chicken wings and sugary cereals ;)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Totally agree!

[@Joy21090]

OOOOOO Dr Z is getting schooled!

[@crl624]

Is eating a bowl of oreo cookies with milk for breakfast any different than a bowl of sugary cereal with milk?

[@dreamarichards4972]

Another great video about cereal. 🥣 I agree about the cereal. I eat oatmeal. I still love the humor. 😅 Merry Christmas to you both from the USA!🎄🇺🇸

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Merry Christmas to you too! Thanks for watching

[@dreamarichards4972]

@ Thank you very much!

[@johngallagher72]

Thought I was ok with Special K ...ty for the heads up . Will make the move back to rolled oats, yogurt and fruit 👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s a good call John. You’re not alone. We have all been duped

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

What a con Special K is…in the UK 🇬🇧 it was heralded as best for slimming and it’s full of sugar,back then no ingredients were listed ..so we all fell for the marketing…. One bowl and by 10 I’m starving…again! Sugar crash.

[@johngallagher72]

@jacquelinearcher1158 very true ...they position it as a "healthy cereal" ... I just bought two boxes on the idea that it was a healthy choice . When i finish them it will be back to oatmeal yougurt abd fruit for flavour . Try my reccomendstion about the oat bran buds above they def help with regluarity .

[@davederrick9431]

Have a wonderful Christmas.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You too!

[@catherineclissold3985]

DR: You’d be better off to eat plan bran flakes and add 1/2 ounce of your own raisins….raisins in Raisin Bran are doused with sugar!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes we heard that!

[@pringals]

Judge me... My cereal of choice I've enjoyed for the last 5+ years, but not every day is a mix of several items. Start with about 20% Chopped Walnuts, 20% All Bran Buds, 20% Fiber One (whole grain), 20% Total, and 20% Dark Chocolate Chips (60% caco). Occasionally I'll add berries depending if and what is available. I usually drown this in 2% milk. I feel it's healthy, but probably isn't because nothing that one enjoys is ever healthy.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sounds pretty good 😀

[@randallflaig]

I put a whole banana and a big handful of blueberries on my cereal to try to make it a little more healthier

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good call

[@leeh9520]

Shredded Wheat!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes!

[@murphyarmstrong3163]

Bob’s Red Mill Muesli.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It’s a good one

[@mostafasalah2294]

Try Kroger brand 100% whole grain shredded Wheat. Zero added sugar. Only two ingredients including vitamin E. Please try it and let us know. It is the least expensive as well. Thanks for awesome, entertaining, and informative videos.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ok nice

[@cdf01]

I’ll stick with my farm fresh eggs, raised in my backyard....

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice. People love their eggs