9 Side Effects of Giving Up Cereal, According to Dietitians
9 Side Effects of Giving Up Cereal, According to Dietitians
Americans love cereal. According to Statista, 283.39 million Americans consumed breakfast cereals in 2020. So it s no wonder there is an entire aisle dedicated to it in the supermarket. And for good reason. In general, I think cereal can be a very affordable source of nutrition, says
Amber Pankonin MS, RD, LMNT, registered dietitian and owner of The Stirlist. There are several options that are lower in sugar and are a good source of calcium, iron, vitamin D, and fiber, which are important nutrients.
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Eating whole raw or cooked vegetables carries more health benefits than sticking to green juices.
Juice cleanses may seem like a healthy fad, but nutrition experts advise against them on a number of grounds. One big reason: They lack fibre.
Nutritionists often tout the benefits of a fibre-rich diet filled with a variety of vegetables and other plant-based foods. Indeed, it’s common knowledge that eating your veggies is good for your health.
“Consumption of fibre has long been associated with several health benefits, including reduction in the risk of several diseases including cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer,” said Jonathan Valdez, owner of Genki Nutrition and New York City media spokesperson for the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Eating whole raw or cooked vegetables carries more health benefits than sticking to green juices.
Juice cleanses may seem like a healthy fad, but nutrition experts advise against them on a number of grounds. One big reason: They lack fiber.
Nutritionists often tout the benefits of a fiber-rich diet filled with a variety of vegetables and other plant-based foods. Indeed, it’s common knowledge that eating your veggies is good for your health.
“Consumption of fiber has long been associated with several health benefits, including reduction in the risk of several diseases including cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer,” said Jonathan Valdez, owner of Genki Nutrition and New York City media spokesperson for the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.