While granola professes that it is a health food, recent studies have shows then a cup of granola is equivalent to a MacDonald's breakfast sandwich. "Wait, what?". Ya, me too. I couldn't believe that this delicious and supposedly nutritious cereal was actually bad for me. With all the sugar that comes in your delicious, crunchy, morning boost, just one cup of granola can easily exceed 600 calories, while a MacDonald's cheeseburger is only 300. No, I'm not saying skip granola and fatten up on fake meat and oily fries, the point I'm trying to get across is to get you to do your research. I'm still going strong on the granola train, but I'm learning how to be healthy about it.
When eating granola, check how many calories per serving, and check the serving size. Also, make sure it isn't filled with sugar, which is the secret poison to creating belly fat. If the granola tastes to bland, add cinnamon or cloves or even basil, and maybe have it with rice milk. These ingredients enhance the flavor, without heaping on the guilt. Don't get me wrong, I love sweets, but sometimes its better to eat healthy so that you can have some delicious dessert later. I have just finished a bag of granola that I got at Gelson's and you should get it by the way cause it was amazing. It was relatively bland, but I added some cinnamon and then it was perfect. It has almonds, sunflower seeds, and lots of other delicious and amazing ingredients that help you have a great start to your day.
Sorry I broke my promise and I haven't been posting, I could give so many excuses but I really just need to focus my time and energy better. Hopefully I will post something more interesting soon!
