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Warning issued to anyone eating bowl of cereal for breakfast as it can have devastating effects on health

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Updated 20:03 12 May 2025 GMT+1Published 20:04 12 May 2025 GMT+1

Warning issued to anyone eating bowl of cereal for breakfast as it can have devastating effects on health

You may want to switch out the cereal for a healthier breakfast alternative

Callum Jones

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A warning has been issued to those who indulge on a bowl of cereal to start the day as it can having a negative impact on your health.

Cereal is a breakfast staple for millions of Americans, but it could be doing more harm than good.

Whether it be Cheerios, Coco Puffs, Special K or Frosted Flakes, there are plenty of cereal options to choose from before the morning commute to the office.

However, you may want to rethink that morning routine as one nutritionist has explained how 'one of the worst things you can start your morning with'.

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While a sweet breakfast can give you a boost to start the day, biochemist Jessie Inchauspe has explained how too much cereal over time can lead to serious health conditions such as type 2 diabetes.

Cereal is a staple for many Americans (Getty Stock Photo)
Cereal is a staple for many Americans (Getty Stock Photo)

As per the Mirror, Jessie explained how eating too much glucose, found in spades in cereal, can lead to your body releasing insulin to remove it.

The glucose not required is then stored away as either glycogen or fat, with a spike in the sugar substitute hurting 'our body’s ability to make energy efficiently, makes us tired, and kicks off all kinds of side effects'.

This 'hurts our body’s ability to make energy efficiently, makes us tired, and kicks off all kinds of side effects'.

"That breakfast will also deregulate our glucose levels for the rest of the day, so our lunch and dinner in turn will create bigger spikes," she added.

So, what's a good substitute for cereal at the breakfast bar?

Well, Jessie suggests opting for a savoury breakfast alongside some protein, fibre and fat, instead of the usual glucose intake.

While it may be trendy, avocado on a slice of toast would certainly be a good option as a healthier alternative to start the day.

Cereal may not be the best option for breakfast (Getty Stock Photo)
Cereal may not be the best option for breakfast (Getty Stock Photo)

Experts have previously discussed why cereals are not a good option for breakfast, despite proving that yummy start to the day.

The majority of cereal options have a lot of sugar in it, with increased sugar intake is also linked to rising levels of obesity, as well as inconsistent energy levels.

'Health washing' it with descriptors like 'low calorie' or 'high fibre' is a way to make the product more appealing, along with those big colourful packets and amusing advertising campaigns.

Event though everything in moderation is a good rule to follow, you may want to switch out the cereals for avocado for those added health benefits right away.

Featured Image Credit: Getty Images/Antonio_Diaz

Topics: Food and Drink, Health, Science

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