Is Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bad For You?
Short answer
Cinnamon Toast Crunch is bad for you. The high sugar content and other toxic ingredients should have you looking for another breakfast option.
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Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
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Category 'A'
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Side effects are rare. Things rated an 'A+' are typically necessary for survival (for example, water).
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Harmful qualities may be associated, but aren't usually serious.
It is important to note that even the best things in life can become bad in immoderate amounts. So, although something may be rated an 'A+', overconsumption/overdoing can bring unwanted effects.
Category 'B'
Very beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B+' may have a few harmful qualities to pay attention to.
Overall beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B' may have some harmful qualities to pay attention to.
More beneficial to your health than not. However, harmful qualities are most likely associated and shouldn't be overlooked.
The main difference between category 'A' and category 'B' is the harmful qualities typically present in 'B' items. Serious side effects are usually uncommon, but are still possible and should be taken note of.
Category 'C'
Both beneficial and harmful qualities associated. Things rated a 'C+' are typically a bit more on the beneficial side. Still, moderation is important.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
Category 'C' usually denotes to both good and bad qualities. When it comes to this category, it is important to keep this word in mind: moderation.
Category 'D'
Harmful to your health. Although benefits may be associated, the bad most likely outweighs the good. Moderation is very important.
Harmful to your health. A few benefits may be associated, but the bad outweighs the good. Moderation is extremely important.
Harmful to your health. Very few, if any, benefits are present. Things in this category should be avoided as much as possible.
Category 'D' is typically for things that are more harmful than beneficial. While consuming/doing something unhealthy once in a blue moon shouldn't hurt, we definitely recommend eliminating 'D' items as a regular part of your routine/diet.
Category 'F'
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
Category 'N'
'N' stands for neutral. Things placed into this category are generally (a) neither good nor bad for you, or (b) lack the necessary evidence to reach any conclusions.
Long answer
Most popular breakfast cereals are not good for you, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch is no exception. In fact, it’s actually one of the worst. With an extremely high sugar content and other harmful ingredients, this high-calorie cereal is better left in the grocery aisle, and away from your pantry.
Like other cereal boxes, Cinnamon Toast Crunch makes great claims about its health benefits. “Guaranteed Whole Grain” is plastered across the top of the box, though it is unclear how much whole grains are actually used in the production. At first glance, even the label looks promising with the addition of daily vitamins. Unfortunately, this cereal is so processed, no one knows how much of these vitamins even remain in the cereal when all is said and done.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch has some of the highest sugar content among cereals on the market. There’s no denying the cinnamon sugary coating on each and every square. A serving size of a mere ¾ cup yields 10 grams of sugar. That’s almost half of the daily recommended amount for children, who are the most common consumers of this cereal. Beginning the day with a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch can cause spikes in blood sugar and lead to hyperactivity and decreased attention span. Long-term effects of high-sugar diets include tooth decay, obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Along with the “whole grain” advertisement, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal boxes also boldly exclaim, “Real cinnamon and sugar in every bite!” Is that supposed to be a comfort? What does that say about the validity and realness of the other ingredients? If you take a closer look, you’ll notice canola oil, food coloring, and BHT food preservatives, among other ingredients that are too complicated to pronounce. Canola oil is highly processed and most likely made from cancer-causing GMOs. Artificial coloring has been linked to allergic reactions and, depending on the variety, cancer. BHT is a dangerous preservative that is actually banned in many countries around the world. Various studies have shown BHT has the potential to accumulate in the body over time resulting in cancer and liver damage.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch, though tasty, is not worth eating. It lacks nutritional value and has an abundance of toxic ingredients. If you’re looking for a new breakfast cereal, choose one that is low in sugar, high in fiber, and certified organic to avoid GMOs.
Possible short-term side effects
- hyperactivity
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allergic reaction
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blood sugar spike
Possible long-term side effects
- tooth decay
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obesity
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cancer
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diabetes
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high blood pressure
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liver damage
Ingredients to be aware of
Our Wellness Pick
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Seven Sundays Cereal
- Grain-free
- Keto & Paleo friendly
- No refined sugar
- Vegan cereal
- Non-GMO
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Written by Maddiebair
Published on: 09-03-2016
Last updated: 12-01-2023
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