What we now call granola (originally, “granula”) was invented in 1863 and started as unsweetened bran nuggets soaked in milk. (So the “tradition” of cereal and milk started only 160 years ago.) Today, even the official U.S. Dietary Guidelines label granola “a grain-based dessert” - in the same category as doughnuts, cookies and cake. Here’s why: Bear Naked Honey Almond Granola - 20 grams of sugar per serving Nature Valley Oats ’n Honey Protein Granola - 24 grams of sugar (actually more sugar than protein) Nature Valley Peanut Butter ’n Dark Chocolate Protein Granola - 30 grams of sugar (TWICE as much sugar vs protein) Compare that to: - a cup of ice cream >> 28 grams of sugar - a slice of chocolate cake with frosting >> 26 grams - even a Krispy Kreme glazed doughnut has only 10 grams of sugar My simple advice ... Skip the granola. Better advice ... Have a protein-rich breakfast. A recent study showed that a protein-rich breakfast led to naturally healthi...
