If you are on a low-carb diet and finding it hard to give up all of your favorite carbs, breakfast may be a time where this is not necessary. Cereals usually contain a moderate to high amount of carbohydrates. This is inconvenient for those on a low-carb diet because cereal is an easy and quick way to get a wholesome breakfast in the morning. Low-carb dieters now can enjoy cereal, as many companies, including Kellogg's, are manufacturing low-carb cereals for people like you.
Breakfast
If you are following a low-carb eating plan, chances are you are trying to lose weight. Eating breakfast is an important part of a weight loss plan. According to Dr. Joey Shulman of Homemakers.com, your metabolism is highest in the morning hours. A healthy breakfast works to keep your metabolism going and can stave off hunger later in the day, which can aid in weight loss. A low-carb breakfast cereal may be the perfect type of breakfast, as Dr. Shulman advises you to avoid processed and refined sugars and carbs for your breakfast.
Special K Protein Plus
Kellogg's has a wide variety of Special K cereals, and now you can add a low-carb version to the list. Special K Protein Plus touts itself as a healthy, low-carb alternative to your average flake breakfast cereal. In one three-quarter cup serving you will consume just 100 calories and 3 grams of fat. More impressive is the carbohydrate and protein content. One serving contains just 14 g of carbs, with 5 g of those as fiber. You also will take in 10 g of protein per serving.
Hi-Lo
Hi-Lo is a low-carb cereal introduced by the Nutritious Living company. This cereal is all natural and emphasizes soy as its source of protein. In one half-cup serving of original Hi-Lo cereal, you will take in just 90 calories and 1 g of fat. There are just 13 g of carbohydrates with 6 g of fiber. One serving also contains 12 g of filling protein. The Nutritious Living company offers a variety of cereal flavors, including strawberries, vanilla almond and maple pecan.
Carb Counters Hot Cereal
Dixie Carb Counters offers up an instant hot cereal for low-carb dieters. This cereal comes in a variety of flavors including peaches and cream, apple cinnamon, maple, cinnamon and spice and natural. There are 90 calories in one serving and only 1 g of fat. One serving contains just 8 g of carbs with 5 g of fiber. One serving also has 12 g of protein. This hot cereal emphasizes soy protein and whole grain oats as its carbohydrates.
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