Remember that old slogan “Mikey Likes It!”

from theLife cereal commercial?

Of course, he did.

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you’re free to do betterand should.

Ahigh-protein breakfastcan lead to guaranteed long-term weight loss.

That’s why we scoured the cereal aisle to unbox the diet disasters wrecking your waistline.

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In reality, their box contains an inexcusable 18 grams of added sugar per serving.

Forone cup, you’re looking at eating the sugar equivalent of 17 gummy bears for breakfast.

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It’s high in sugar, low in fiber, and has no redeeming qualities.

Count this as one of thefoods that have more sugar than a donut.

It was also their addition of artificial colorsYellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, and Blue 1.

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Mega Stuf Oreo O’s

Mega Stuf Oreosin a cereal form?

Sounds like you’ll be eating a bowl of sugar!

In fact, one serving has nearly as much sugar as two Original Glazed Krispy Kreme donuts.

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Cap’n Crunch OOPS!

What are the three C’s?

They’re crunch, crisps, and clusters.

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This trio is code for clumps of rice, oats, or corn held together by sugar and fat.

That even goes for bran cereals like this one from Kellogg’s.

It’s time to end Raisin Bran cereals' long-held reputation for being healthy.

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Honey Smacks

Wondering what the worst way to start your day is?

Quaker Real Medleys Cherry Almond Pecan Multigrain Cereal

The description ofthis cerealon Quaker’s website?

“Feed your sweet tooth and your, well, wholesome tooth.”

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Honey Oh’s

Oh no!

Behind pulverized corn flour,this cerealis mostly sugar and molasses, and it has no redeeming nutritional qualities.

Cocoa Krispies

Snap, crackle, pop?

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