Originally published August 19 2005
Both hot and cold cereals can be unhealthy
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
When choosing a cereal, make sure to chose one that is rich in essential nutrients; don't base your decision on whether it's hot or cold, says a Michigan fitness expert.
Jill e-mails from Farmington Hills asking which is more nutritious, hot or cold cereal.
Jill, when it comes to nutrition, cereal runs both hot and cold, literally!
However, the nutrition level in any type of cereal is not based on temperature, but rather on content.
• Look for cereals that have at least 3 grams of fiber per 100 calories.
(Note: to get the most fiber, look for whole wheat, wheat bran, whole barley, brown rice, oats and corn).
• Choose cereals with less than 10 grams of sugar per serving.
• Avoid high fat cereals (such as granola) and trans fats from the partially hydrogenated soybean oil.
For example, Kellogg's Smart Start has more than 330 milligrams of sodium per serving!
• Finally, you can buy organic cereals if you like, but in reality these cereals are more expensive and no more nutritious than the cereals we've discussed.
Cindy from Sterling Heights works out regularly.
She is concerned because her sweat level seems to increase with the level of her physical fitness.
One of the natural changes that occur when you start a new workout program is an increase in perspiration.
And, while fit people usually perspire more than those who are out of shape, their sweat contains less salt because their bodies absorb the sodium more readily.
So, try not to worry about it too much.
Just look at it as worthwhile sweat equity!
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