Special K Kellogg's Protein Nuts Clusters and Seeds, 330g

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Enter: high-protein cereals. Traditional cereals are typically low in protein, so by making the swap, you'll be able to take better advantage of the benefits of protein at breakfast. As registered dietitian Maddie Pasquariello, M.S., R.D.N., explains, “Adding protein to the first meal of your day will keep you more satiated and [energized] throughout the morning.” (This can be especially helpful if you plan to work out after breakfast or often feel ravenous by lunchtime.) “Some high-protein cereals [might also be] higher in fiber, lower in sugar, and/or made with more natural flavors and colors compared to their traditional cereal counterparts,” adds Pasquariello. The original Special K cereal contains defatted wheat germ, which is produced by extracting the oil from wheat germ to add a toasty flavour to the cereal. Wishing to add even more fiber to your breakfast bowl? Add some fresh fruit, such as fresh blueberries, almond milk, sliced almonds, or dehydrated cranberries to your healthy breakfast cereal. All of these ingredients play a huge contributing factor to your daily fiber intake. Special K Protein Cereal Varieties Day 7: Special K cereal with milk; carrots; Special K protein bar; blueberries; ropa vieja with rice What You Can Eat Kellogg’s Special K cereal has long been marketed as a healthy breakfast option. Advertising campaigns such as their 2005 ‘Drop A Jean Size Challenge’, have helped to cement Special K’s reputation as the cereal choice that can help with weight loss.

Whilst the original Special K has the lowest sugar content, it also has less than 1g of dietary fibre. Fibre is essential to maintaining a healthy digestive system and the British Nutrition Foundation recommends an adult should have 30g of fibre a day.

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This makes Special K Original a bad choice if you are looking for a breakfast option to increase your fibre intake. Day 1: Special K cereal with milk; strawberries; Special K protein shake; carrot strips with baba ganoush; turkey stuffed peppers, green salad Just remember to swap your skim milk for a plant-based alternative, such as almond or cashew nut milk. Is Special K Protein Cereal Keto? Starting your day with a high-protein cereal — and high-protein foods in general — has myriad benefits. For starters, protein is a vital macronutrient, meaning your body needs it in large amounts to support basic functions (think building tissue and repairing cells), according to the book, Biochemistry, Nutrients. Adding high-protein cereal to your rotation can help you get a jump-start on your protein intake first thing in the morning, points out Whittington.

Many people think that Special K cereal is quite healthy and will help you lose weight but the reality is different. Finally, like standard versions, high-protein cereals can be sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners or have no sweeteners at all, says Pasquariello. Generally speaking, options sweetened with added sugar typically have cane sugar, just like traditional cereals, she notes. "You may also see stevia extract and/or monk fruit extract added to unsweetened high-protein cereals to make them more palatable," adds Pasquariello. Options with milk protein may also taste sweeter, as the ingredient is naturally sweet. Today, Special K have taken a different approach in their marketing campaigns, switching women in little red dresses for those who enjoy working out and eating healthily. You can view the latest advert here. On a chemical level, adding protein, fiber, and/or a source of fat to your meal can enhance glycemic control — essentially helping your system digest sugar more slowly, and preventing blood sugar from spiking after the meal," explains Pasquariello. "For most traditional cereals, there's more sugar and less protein, fat, and fiber — so the chemical effect would be to spike your blood sugar a bit more." That said, occasionally consuming traditional cereals won't present an issue unless you have prediabetes, diabetes, or another chronic condition that requires managing your blood sugar, she stresses. The Original Special K delivers 7g of protein (or 13g if served with ¾ cup of skimmed milk), but the other flavours are lower with just 3g of protein per 39g serving.

Ingredients for the Special K cereal do vary depending on the flavour you choose. However, most varieties feature the core ingredients of rice, wheat gluten, wheat bran and sugar. You can buy Special K cereal (along with the other variants) online or from your local grocery store. Simply head to the cereal aisle! Famous Special K Protein Cereal Commercials Finally, a great-tasting cereal that is gluten-free! Kellogg’s Special K protein boasts an array of taste-tantalizing crispy flakes crafted out of whole-grain brown rice. Is Special K Protein Cereal Vegan?