Can Corn Flakes Really Help You Lose Weight?

What's not to love about cornflakes? A bowl of crispy flakes and diced fruit in warm milk with a sprinkling of crushed nuts and a drizzle of hot chocolate sauce – sounds like the perfect way to start your day! Besides, it contains corn flakes, milk, fruit, and nuts, so it must be healthy… right? Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

Count Your Cornflakes Calories Correctly

Most brands of cornflakes boast of a modest calorie count of just 100- 150 calories per serving but if you read the fineprint, you'll see that the serving size is just 25-40 gms – a measly portion size that wouldn't even be enough for a child. The average serving size for an adult is



about 75 gms of cornflakes, which means that the calorie count for your bowl of cornflakes would be over 250 calories. This is before you add your fruit and nuts, and don't forget to add in the calories from sugar and chocolate syrup and suddenly you find that your “healthy low calorie” breakfast has well over 350 calories! But the problem is not just with the number of calories in cornflakes, it's with the type of calories – cornflakes are high in carbs but very low in protein and fats. This means that it is quickly digested and within an hour or two, you'll be hit with hunger pangs. While some carbs are healthy , it is unwise to start your day with little to no protein and healthy fats.