Is cereal bad for dinner?

Research shows that whole-grain cereal is an excellent source of vitamins and fiber, and is low in calories and saturated fat. But in America, cereal is supposed to be eaten for breakfast. It's not supposed to be eaten for dinner.

Can I eat cereal for dinner and lose weight?

Results of a 2002 study done at Purdue University (funded by Kellogg) showed that replacing regular meals with calorie- and portion-controlled cereal meals could result in weight loss. Study participants took in an average of 1,590 calories per day and cut their fat intake in half.

Is cereal at night bad?

Not all cereals are bad choices at night, but if you're eating a high-sugar, low-fiber one, then you're wreaking havoc with your blood sugar. You'll likely wake up starving a few hours later or in the morning due to the over-production of insulin the sugar triggers.

Is cereal OK before bed?

A bowl of unsweetened cereal (e.g. rice puffs, bran flakes) or muesli high in complex carbs, coupled with milk makes for a yummy bedtime snack. As a bonus, the duo in this combo help your body produce melatonin to lead you into a more restful night.

Why is cereal so good at night?

In addition to being a good source of energy for the next morning, cereal before bed may even help you sleep better. The tryptophan, calcium and magnesium found in milk, as well as the whole-grain carbohydrates in cereal, may lull you to sleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation.

Does cereal make you fat at night?

A (modest) late-night snack might even help if you're trying to lose weight. A 2004 study found that people who had the option of small bowl of cereal before bed actually burned more calories throughout the day than those who were cut off after dinner.

Will cereal make you gain weight?

All of our typical breakfast foods are basically sugar — not just cereal, but also donuts, muffins, waffles, pancakes and bagels. What's even worse, some of these contain what we call “sweet fat.” It's the deadly combination of fat and sugar/starch that leads to fat storage and weight gain.