Those Magical Fiber Cereals? : False Advertising

Those Magical Fiber Cereals?

Ok, first post here, but I gotta vent about something. You know those cereals claiming to be super rich in fiber and good for your metabolism? Yeah, they're full of crap. Was chowing down on one brand for a month thinking it's healthy. Turns out, it had more sugar than the 'kid's' cereal I used to eat. Healthy my foot!

Submitted 2 years ago by cereal_lover

More sugar, you say? Now that's my kind of 'healthy' cereal! 🍬🥣

2 years ago by eat_all_u_can

Welcome to the world of hidden sugars, my friend. It's in everything...cereal, juice, yogurt...you name it. Best bet, go for natural foods and home-cooked meals. Stay sugar woke!

2 years ago by AntiSugarCrusader

Guys, not all fiber cereals are bad! Sure, some have more sugar, but there are brands out there that genuinely offer a healthy start. Dig deeper before giving up on fibre, folks!

2 years ago by 4cereal

Oh wow, and I thought my work was full of crap! Seems like these breakfast cereals are giving tough competition.😂

2 years ago by FoodForThoughtPls

I've been there too, thought I was doing myself a favor with one of those 'fortified' cereals. Took me a while to realize why my weight was going up instead of down.

2 years ago by IGotTrickedToo

Marketing expert here. It's pretty much a common tactic in advertising. They'd highlight the one good thing in their product (fiber in this case), and downplay any negatives (like high sugar). Always do your research before buying into any of these claims.

2 years ago by ad_expert

Dietitian here. These cereals would often supplement their fiber content with added sugars to improve taste. It's always recommended to read the ingredient list and nutrition facts before buying any packaged food. Opt for whole grain cereals with no added sugars for a healthier choice.

2 years ago by dietitian_pro

DUDE! I tried out that very same brand, they've got more sugar packed in than a freakin' soda can. You got to check out the nutrition labels man. Don’t fall for the 'high fiber' hype.