7 healthy cereals that arent so healthy after all

7 healthy cereals that arent so healthy after all7 healthy cereals that arent so healthy after allIts wild how much more weve learned about proper nutrition since our childhood days, especially when it comes to breakfast options. We thought so many of ourcereal choices were super healthywhen, in reality, they lacked important polypeptid and fiber, and spiked our blood sugar in some serious ways. (Sorry for being so psychotically hyper, Mom.)Here are seven of the sneakiest offenders on that breakfast cereal shelf when it comes to nutrition (but still taste oh-so-delicious).Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more1.Raisin BranRaisins? Healthy. Bran? So healthy it tastes like cardboard. Yet, Raisin Bran isnt necessarily a nutritionally sound choice. Somehow, there are 18 grams of sugar in a 1-cup serving But at least it supplies 7 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein - thats where the br an comes in.2.Honey Bunches Of OatsAh, this classic sounds like the perfect marriage of oats, corn flakes and natural sweetness from friendly honeybees. However, a single, three-quarter cup serving has only 2 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein. It also has 6 grams of sugar, which isnt horrendous, but most people pour themselves a double serving (atleast) without realizing it, hitting half of theirdaily recommended sugar consumption before 10 a.m.3.Frosted Mini WheatsAnyone who dared to eat shredded wheat as a kid thought they were the picture of health. But the frosting on these babies sets you back a solid 11 grams of sugar when you consume a 21-biscuit serving. And lets be honest, no one is counting out 21 biscuits into their cereal bowl - thats just absurd. They do pack the protein and fiber, though, so cheers to that.4.Honey Nut ChexThis Chex mix favorite is so perfectly sweet that its surprisingly addicting. A three-quarter cup serving contains 9 grams of sugar, and again, we typically pour double that into our bowls. The fiber content is also very low at a single gram and the protein content is lacking with just 2 grams. So sure, its a gluten-free option, but that doesnt really mean much in the way of nutrition.5.Special K Red BerriesYour moms favorite light and healthy cereal isnt the dieting dream you probably imagined it to be. One cup has 9 grams of sugar alongside a limited 3 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein. So she isnt breaking the bank with sugar necessarily, but shes definitely hungry again within an hour or so. Womp.6.Multigrain CheeriosWe see the word multigrain and naturally think, Oh, this is healthy But the truth is that youre better off sticking with classic Cheerios. Outside the gluten-free grain variety, this cereal lists sugar as its third ingredient and it includes 6 grams per 1-cup serving. And, the fiber and protein contents arent impressive enough to make up for its sugar rush.7.Cascadian Farms Oats And Honey GranolaGranola is so often an offender because its naturally calorically dense and requires a sugary substance like honey to hold its tasty clusters together. This option from Cascadian Farms is organic, but it also includes a serious 14 grams of sugar per two-thirds cup serving. The 6 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber are nice, though.As you can see, the main offender throughout this list is sugar. Its what our Western taste buds have evolved to crave, which is why we think these options are so damn tasty. But its important to keep this nutritional point in check, especially when youre starting your day. We wont tell you to never indulge in these childhood favorites, but we dont advise spooning them on a daily basis, either.This article originally appeared on Swirled.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people