Special K is a Kellogg company that is based in Battle Creek, Michigan. The Special K line of products focuses on fiber based nutrition in convenient on-the-go packaging. Special K offers nutritious cereals, cereal bars, snacks and drinks that you can use as part of a low-fat diet plan or meal supplement. Each product is low in calories and plentiful in vitamins and nutrients.
Products
Special K consists of cereal choices, crackers, protein drinks and snack bars that can be used as part of a healthy living plan. Cereal flavors include tastes such as Red Berries, Vanilla Almond, Blueberry and Chocolatey Delight. According to Special K, cereals are less than 120 calories per serving size.
Crackers, available in Savory Herb and Multi-Grain, are a low-calorie choice for 90 calories per 17 crackers.
Special K has 18 varieties of snack bars in a variety of flavors that also include protein bars to help maintain energy levels throughout the day. The added protein in the bars combined with fiber help keep your stomach fuller longer so you are more like to stay on track with your diet needs. The protein shakes can replace a meal and provide a healthy substitute. The chocolate flavor has 1 protein, 1 fat and 2 carbohydrates per dietary exchange serving. There is also a protein water called Special K20 that when mixed with water provides ½ carbohydrate and 1 protein per dietary exchange serving.
Ingredients
The USDA My Pyramid suggests you should consume a daily serving of whole or refined grains to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Special K nutrition products include grains in some of their products, including the Special K cereal. The cereal contains rice, wheat gluten and defatted wheat germ that are all part of the grain food group.
Diet Plan
Special K recommends the Special K Challenge. This is a meal replacement program that is designed to help you eat better and lose weight. For breakfast, choose a Special K cereal or a protein shake or meal bar and repeat for lunch. Add fruit or vegetables as a side. Eat a regular meal. Incorporate Special K snacks such as crackers, protein water, snack bars or a cereal bar for a low-fat meal. Follow up with up to 30 minutes of light to moderate cardio 3 to 5 days a week.
Healthy Ingredients
Special K cereal contains vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B12, B1, B6, C and iron that you need to stay healthy. Fiber is also a mainstay for most of the Special K food products. The American Heart Association explains that fiber, when eaten regularly, can help reduce your risk of heart disease and lower your cholesterol levels. The Special K low-fat granola cereal has 5 grams of fiber per serving, offering a filling way to start the day.
Benefits
Incorporating low-fat nutrition into your diet can help you prevent certain diseases and conditions such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. The Mayo Clinic also suggests that you can lose weight by replacing your regular meals with Special K products. This will help with portion control and simplify the process of counting calories and keeping track of important nutrients.
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