Try to limit these popular breakfast foods to keep your cholesterol levels in check. (LIVESTRONG_COM)
Many flavored varieties are full of added sugars, Bogden says. That's largely because food manufacturers add ample amounts of the sweet stuff to enhance the flavor of packaged foods.
But all this unhealthy-for-your-heart sugar adds up. The average American takes in about 17 teaspoons ofNot to mention, flavored yogurts also tend to serve up a large dose of food dyes, Bogden says. While artificial coloring may make your foods appear more attractive, they don't add any nutritional value. In fact, preliminary research has found that dyes can be potentially damaging to your health.
That said, yogurt can be a nutritious addition to your breakfast bowl as long as you stick to plain and low-fat varieties. PlainNot a fan of unflavored yogurt? Simply stir in your favorite fresh fruit.That's because they're often made with refined carbs like white flour, which have been stripped of essential nutrients. Because refined carbs lack adequate fiber, they spike your blood sugar, causing an inflammatory response, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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