Nutrition

Fig Newtons aren’t your average cookie. They actually have real fruit, along with whole wheat flour, too. That’s nice to see. But at the same time, they have more total … Read more

Did you know: Honey Bunches of Oats have more processed sugar than actual honey? It’s not too surprising, really. Many “healthy-looking” foods are not as healthy as they first seem. … Read more

Special K was originally marketed as a low-fat cereal that can help you lose weight. But in fact, many cereals are low in fat—so, that’s not too special. Today, let’s … Read more

If you look at a Cheerios box, you’ll see the words “Lower Cholesterol” in huge letters. Certainly, this is a cereal that is marketed for its supposed health benefits. But … Read more

The promise of Wheaties is that they’re healthy enough that even pro athletes eat them. Honestly, I don’t have access to pro athletes’ pantries to check that. But we do … Read more

Grape Nuts is such a unique cereal. I remember the first time I ate it, it felt like I was chewing on rocks. Over time, I grew to love it. … Read more

The promise of Total cereal is that it gives you 100% Daily Value of 11 vitamins and minerals. But just because it has some added nutrients, that doesn’t mean it’s … Read more

“Raisin Bran” sounds like it would be healthy. I mean, raisins are fruit. And bran is high in fiber, right? Well, today let’s look a bit deeper. Let’s specifically check … Read more

If there’s one thing for certain in this world, it might be this: All-Bran can help you poop. But unfortunately, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a healthy breakfast in every … Read more

I still remember my first thoughts about Fiber One cereal: (1) It looks like rabbit food, and (2) It seems to give me gas. That said, I try to be … Read more

Shredded wheat is very different from most cereals. While most cereals are loaded with sugar and processed grains, most brands of shredded wheat have just one ingredient: Whole wheat. That … Read more

Fruity Pebbles smell good and taste great, but I’ll be honest—the ingredients list and Nutrition Facts label kind of scare me. Today, let’s take a close look at what this … Read more

Sierra Mist has been reformulated many times over the years. We’ve seen versions that are sweetened with sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and even stevia. So what’s the verdict on … Read more

The V8 brand is most known for its 100% Vegetable Juice. But you may have noticed that V8 Splash is actually a very different product. For example, the first ingredient … Read more

Saying whether Chex cereal is healthy is actually a bit tricky. Because in reality, it’s a whole line of cereals—not just one. Rice Chex is different from Wheat Chex, and … Read more

7 Up has “100% natural flavors,” and it only has six ingredients total. Now, that sounds good… But it only really takes 1 bad ingredient to make a drink unhealthy—and … Read more

Are animal crackers actually “crackers”? Or nutritionally speaking, are they more like cookies? What are they, really? And are they bad for you? Today, we’re going to get to the … Read more

I loved microwave popcorn as a kid. I would literally rip open the bag and lick every inch of the inside. Well, today it’s time for me to face the … Read more

What happens when you take a healthy whole grain, like popcorn, and then you add cheese, caramel, or other toppings? Is it still healthy, or not? Today, let’s answer that … Read more

My mom didn’t let me drink Capri Sun as a kid. At the time, Capri Sun was sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, and it seemed just as bad as … Read more