Kellogg's makes Special K products, which include cereals, protein shakes, snack bars and crackers. In addition to the original product, some of its cereal varieties include extra protein, low-fat granola and cinnamon pecan. Special K promotes its Chocolatey Delight flavor with rice and wheat flakes as an option to satisfy chocolate cravings without destroying your diet program.
Special K Challenge
The Special K Challenge is a program to lose weight by replacing some meals and snacks with Special K products. The diet plan is available online for free, and if you sign up, you can get a customized meal plan. The Special K Challenge includes a regular healthy meal, two Special K meal replacements, two Special K snacks and unlimited fruits and vegetables per day. Special K Challenge recommends that you add in exercise to your program.
Meal Replacement
Instructions for the Special K Challenge say to replace two meals with a Special K meal replacement such as cereal, a protein shake or a protein meal bar. If you choose the cereal, you can have it with some fruit. If you eat cereal and fruit twice a day instead of your regular meals, you are likely to lose weight because you are probably reducing your calorie intake.
Calories
A three-quarter cup serving of Special K Chocolatey Delight Cereal has 120 calories. It is a low fat food with 2 grams total fat. These 2 grams are from saturated fat and the cereal also contains partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, a source of trans fats. The cereal has 25 grams of carbohydrates, 9 grams of sugar from added sugar and high fructose corn syrup and 10 percent of the daily value for dietary fiber. Each serving also has 2 grams of protein.
Breakfast
According to MayoClinic.com, a healthy breakfast can provide benefits such as better mental focus, more energy and a better overall diet. People who eat breakfast are more likely to meet their vitamin and mineral requirements and Special K cereal is a source of vitamins A, C and D, the B vitamins and iron. MayoClinic.com recommends choosing a breakfast cereal with fewer than 14 grams of sugar and at least 3 grams of fiber per serving. Special K Chocolatey Delight has 9 grams of sugar and 3 grams of fiber. You can complete a balanced breakfast by adding a fruit or vegetable, some lean protein, and a dairy serving.
Whole Grains
According to the American Heart Association, whole grains may have health benefits such as lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease and helping in weight control. They are natural sources of essential nutrients including some B vitamins, vitamin E and the minerals iron and magnesium. Whole grains also provide dietary fiber. Special K Chocolatey Delight Cereal has whole grain wheat as its second ingredient. Other fiber sources in the cereal are wheat bran and soluble wheat fiber.
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