Diet Food Reviews

Chex Cinnamon Cereal

By: Emily W | Nov 18, 2009

Chex cereal may seem boring, with varieties like Wheat, Rice and Corn - those words don't exactly conjure up lip smacking anticipation - however, I enjoy all of the aforementioned foods and knew that when I saw Cinnamon Chex, it was worth a shot.

I don't think there is a cinnamon flavored cereal reviewed that we haven't given postive ratings to, and Chex Cinnamon can certainly hold it's own. The first spoonful will immediately bring back memories of of cinnamon sugared toast - or conjure up those images if you've never had that particular treat (my mom used to make me as a child). The flavor is spot on with that delightful, almost buttery, cinnamon-sugar essence. There are also plain Chex dispersed among the powdery coated Chex, providing a neutral base for the delicious flavor to rest upon (kind of like the crust of cinnamon sugar toast).

Now, that is the experience I had while eating it straight from the box. Once you add milk, kiss it all goodbye. Most of the powdery cinnamon sugar coating is sweeped off of the crunchy cereal and sinks to the bottom of the milk, making for a bowl of cereal that tastes oddly similar to plain old Chex cereal. Once all of the cereal is gone, you are left with some overly sweet milk. Long Story Short: Eat this stuff straight up (or perhaps mixed in yogurt). ... continue reading »

Quaker Life Cereal (Original)

By: Delia L | Nov 17, 2009

Kids' cereals are notorious for being all sugar and little nutrition. However, Quaker Life Cereal is a classic kids' cereal that's yummy yet not laden with calories and sugar. Even though there are happy kids on the box, this cereal is tasty and nutritious enough for happy grown-ups too.

Life Cereal has a nice crunch with a mild sweetness and holds milk well. The box emphasizes that this cereal is made with whole grain Quaker oats, which promotes good heart health, and sure enough, the first ingredient is whole grain oat flour, not sugar. It is just simply delicious.

Each 3/4 cup serving of Quaker Life Cereal provides 120 calories and 1.5 grams of fat, none of which is saturated, 160 milligrams of sodium (7% if the daily value), 3 grams of protein and 25 grams of carbohydrates, which includes 2 grams of dietary fiber and 6 grams of sugars. In addition the cereal provides a variety of B vitamins and other minerals like calcium and iron. This cereal is also endorsed by the American Heart Association. ... continue reading »

Quaker Life Cereal (Cinnamon)

By: Ellen | Nov 17, 2009

Life cereal takes me back to when I was a kid, when it was one of the only "sweet" cereals I was allowed to eat. Rediscovering Life years later has been wonderful because, as Quaker says, "You don't have to be a kid to love the sweet crunchy goodness of Life Cereal, and you don't have to be a grown-up to benefit from the whole grain Quaker Oats baked inside each square." I love Original Life cereal, so I decided to branch out and try the Cinnamon flavor which I picked up for $4.99.

I opened the cereal and poured myself a bowl to try dry. I love cinnamon, so I was eager to see Life's take on it. Turns out the cinnamon flavor worked well with the slightly sweet flavor of Life, and I love the crunchiness and flakiness of the cereal's squares. I added some 8th Continent Light Soymilk, and loved the flavor even more that way. Since I often add cinnamon to cereal (especially Kashi GoLean!) I was happy to find a cereal that did it for me!

Each 3/4 cup serving of Quaker Life Cinnamon Cereal provides 120 calories, 2 grams of fiber, 8 grams of sugar, 3 grams of protein, and a slew of the usual vitamins and minerals.

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Honey Kix Cereal

By: Emily W | Nov 16, 2009

I have never been a big fan of Kix cereal. I have no problem believing in the "Mother-Approved" part of their slogan, but the whole "Kid-tested" part is a bit harder to wrap my mind around. All the kids I know like one thing today, and hate it next week - a pretty fickle bunch they are. My taste buds are not too far from a child's when it comes to cereal (I love it!), but, in my opinion, the General Mills produced Kix ceral has always been bland. I do however, like the large serving size of 1.25 cups; so when I discovered Honey Kix, I knew they were a "must-try" item.

Unlike the regular Kix cereal, the Honey Kix is sweeter and tastes MUCH better. The tiny, crispy, crunchy balls are lightly sweetened - enough to keep your mouth interested. Furthermore, the essence of honey shines through in a subtle way to enhance each bite. I have to say, this cereal is totally yum, and since each 1.25 cup serving provides only 120 calories and 6 grams of sugar, which makes for the perfect go-to snack for you "munchers" trying to watch your weight. ... continue reading »

Kashi Warm Cinnamon Oat Heart to Heart Cereal

By: Emily W | Nov 16, 2009

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Kashi Heart to Heart Honey Toasted Oat Cereal is one of my favorite cereals, so when I spotted Kashi Warm Cinnamon Oat Heart to Heart Cereal on the shelves of Target today, I was torn between getting this previously un-tried variety, or sticking with my old favorite. My adventurous side won out, and I picked up the slightly over-priced $3.39 box out of sheer curiosity.

The light dusting of cinnamon and subtle glaze of sweetness gives this Heart to Heart Cereal a snickerdoodle cookie type taste sensation. The sturdy Hearts and O's are tried and true, because no matter which flavors embody their crunchy base, they always stand up to milk very well. As a matter of fact, splash the milk of your choice (try skim milk or Blue Diamond Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze) into the tempting bowl of Kashi Warm Cinnamon Oat Heart to Heart and enjoy how the cereal softens slightly, enhances the milk and melds into flavorful and delicious spoonfuls. To tell you the truth, I enjoy the delightful cookie-like flavor that the Warm Cinnamon Oat Heart to Heart provides more than the Honey Toasted Oat variety. ... continue reading »