Cheerios Research Paper

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DO CHEERIOS LOWER CHOLESTEROL AND RISK OF HEART DISEASE?
By:Mindy Vosburgh
4/06/15

Are Cheerios really a healthy choice?

Cheerios are an iconic breakfast cereal eaten by millions of American’s every day, owned my General Mills. Millions of American’s have been told by General Mills that Cheerios are a healthy breakfast and snack that brings the benefits of wholesome oats, low sugar, and essential vitamins and minerals into their diets. If you look closely at Cheerios you’ll realize that their claimed
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Dextrose, Corn Meal, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Soy Lecithin, and Maltodextrin.”
Cheerios of all types are loaded with these GMOs, and does not live up to the positive perception and nutritious message that General Mills has advertised through the years.
The American Heart Association recommends that women eat no more than 25g of added sugar per day, and 38g for men. The average amount of sugar per serving (1 or ¾ Cups depending on variety) across all varieties of Cheerios is 7.92g per cup or quarter cup.
“Did you know that in just 6 weeks Cheerios can reduce bad cholesterol by an average of 4 percent?”
Do Cheerios Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease and High Cholesterol?
General Mills claims that Cheerios are clinically proven to lower Cholesterol. A clinic study showed that eating two 1.5 cup servings daily of Cheerios cereal reduced bad cholesterol when eaten as part of a diet low in saturated fat and