It's simple, really. The cereals with less sugar don't get the prime real estate because they don't rake in as much cash. But if you want something decent, look for plain oats or puffed rice and jazz it up with some fruit. And hey, you could always check out online stores, less overwhelming and you can sort by the nutritional content you care about.

Grocery store worker here. Here’s a pro tip: if you can’t find what you’re looking for, ask one of us. We get new stock all the time and sometimes stuff gets shoved to the back. Plus, we can tell you when the freshest batches arrive and even help you with some recommendations.

Ever think about the environmental impact of all those cereal choices? More options mean more waste. I try to support brands that are sustainable and healthy, even if it means my breakfast is a little less exciting.

What's the problem? Just grab a box of the sugariest cereal and live a little. You know you want to 😉

ugh, preach! Trying to feed my kids something not filled with sugar is a trial. I gave up and started making breakfast from scratch. If you find the holy grail of cereals, plz share with the class.

Cereal aisle = loop of doom confirmed. RIP to finding anything that's not packed with sugar or tastes like the box it came in. Good luck, Indiana Jones of the grocery store.

Okay, so here's the scoop. The cereal aisle is a marketing battleground where placement is king. You'll often find the sugar-loaded cereals at eye level because that's where they grab the attention of kids and undiscriminating shoppers. For healthier options, you're going to want to check the higher or lower shelves. Brands like Kashi, Ezekiel 4:9, and even some varieties of Cheerios have lower sugar content and are actually pretty tasty. You might have to hunt, but it's worth it. Also, don’t be afraid to check the natural/organic section if your store has one—they sometimes stock the better options there!

Totally feel this. It’s like they hide the good stuff on purpose. I swear the less sugar it has, the harder it is to find. What helped me was to stick to the top and bottom shelves, they usually don’t put the sugary ones there.