General Mills goes whole grain
General Mills goes whole grain
#0General Mills goes whole grain
Posted: 9/30/04 at 3:57am
I haven't been able to find a story online yet but I heard on the news tonight that all General Mills cereals are going whole grain. Lucky charms, Coco Puffs, all of them. Just as much sugar as before so don't fret entirely if this scares you. 
I'll get an article up as soon as I can find one. Discuss. Good, bad, don't think it makes a difference because all that sugar is still there?
Personally, I am glad to see it happen because it is making the cereal at least a little bit healthier. Hopefully they'll reduce the sugar content next. Also what is your favorite cereal? (Frosted Mini Wheats here)
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#1re: General Mills goes whole grain
Posted: 9/30/04 at 8:38am
Lowfat Granola. Nature Valley, but it has been years since I have eaten it. So many calories.
If only they could make a fat free calorie free Granola. 
Broadway Matt
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/17/03
#2re: General Mills goes whole grain
Posted: 9/30/04 at 8:42amwell that just about solves the obesity problem in this country. and just in time for the elections.
"The last train out of any station will not be full of nice guys." - Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
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#3re: General Mills goes whole grain
Posted: 9/30/04 at 8:52amwell its a small step but a positive one. I have been avoiding white flour since I was in my teens - its just not anywhere near as healthy as the whole grain choice. Good for them. Now, if they could just get rid of a lot of that sugar...
Broadway Matt
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/17/03
#4re: General Mills goes whole grain
Posted: 9/30/04 at 9:02ami agree. it's something at least. forgive me, i just watched SUPERSIZE ME again so I'm in that kind of mood. it's the sugar that'll get ya.
"The last train out of any station will not be full of nice guys." - Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
"I wash my face, then drink beer, then I weep. Say a prayer and induce insincere self-abuse, till I'm fast asleep"- In Trousers
#5re: General Mills goes whole grain
Posted: 9/30/04 at 9:05amI wish I could curb my own sweet tooth - it would make losing these last 5 lbs much easier!...cutting back on carbs is tough when you love bread (bagels- yumm) as much as I do. I get mine at Essa Bagel - their multigrain are the best in town.
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#6re: General Mills goes whole grain
Posted: 9/30/04 at 10:59am
it's a step in the right direction. of course, one could also argue that the sugar is there to get kids to eat whole grains...
I personally prefer the non-sugar based cereals. Special K, in particular.
emonkeygirl
Featured Actor Joined: 3/30/04
#7re: General Mills goes whole grain
Posted: 9/30/04 at 11:13am
Growing up, we were only allowed to get cereals where salt came before sugar on the ingredients list. Every so often we got Rice Krispies as a treat!!!
(Of course, my mom made her own granola & baked her own bread, so it wasn't like I felt I was missing out...)
(& no, she wasn't a hippy!)
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