Why are Corn Flakes or Cheerios high glycemic if there is not added sugar or a zero sugar value?
Although Cheerios and Cornflakes do not contain added sugar, they are rolled or processed, which results in the body converting these refined carbohydrates for fuel more quickly, causing a faster increase in blood sugar levels. These cereals are low in dietary fiber which may contribute to faster sugar uptake. Dietary fiber has a blood sugar-lowering tempering effect. Most cereals are high glycemic. Low glycemic cereals generally provide 8 g of fiber or more per ½ c serving. These include All Bran, Fiber One, Arrowhead Mills Steel Cut Oats, and Nature’s Way Multi Bran Fiber.
