FLR 036: Are Kid’s Cereals Just Cookies in Disguise?

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:    soluble corn fiber  The program for today explores an old subject:  breakfast cereals.  I reminisce a little about the start of the podcast and will play you a never-heard-before clip.  Then I tackle the sugary realm of breakfast cereals trying to answer the question:  Is there a difference between eating cereal for breakfast and just downing cookies?  In this investigation, I take a close look at 12 cereals that you’ll likely see in your local grocery store and categorize them as good or bad. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. References: Ready-to-Eat Cold Cereal Facts: https://tinyurl.com/y3yylc4n Environmental Working Group Report on Cereals https://tinyurl.com/y6pqnbgm Cereal Facts from Credit Donkey https://tinyurl.com/yyc6nlcm Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for Children, 2002 to 2005 https://tinyurl.com/j7b2kfd Soluble Corn Fiber https://tinyurl.com/y5d84szl Salt Sugar Fat:  How the Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss https://tinyurl.com/y66glfmb Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is "Scheming" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod