Childhood Nutrition Based on a Farce

Honey Nut Cheerios are a staple food in most childhood experiences. If not Cheerios, most of us grew up with some sort of crunchy, sugary delight as part of the morning routine. Many of them, like Cheerios, are marketed as “heart healthy,” the shape of a heart being featured in many of their ads. If you do your research on this idea you will find this claim based on out-dated science. The disclaimers at the bottom of Cheerios’ website indicate they know this claim isn’t backed by current science and make allowances in the fine print. Cheerios’ tiny disclaimer is that “…many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of this disease.” “May” being the key word and the only word that makes the statement accurate. The notion of saturated fat being linked to heart disease is primarily the work of Ancel Keys; who has since been laughed out of the scientific community for poor research practices. His practices being executed while backed and funded by big sugar companies to protect their interests. [2 links, 1 photo, 1 quote, 156 words]

Source: https://www.cheerios.com/hearts-matter/

Source: https://journal.crossfit.com/article/devil-in-the-diet-2

Source: https://www.marksdailyapple.com/cholesterol/