Cereal time

For years I've enjoyed cereal as an evening snack, much to the amusement of others at times. Well now I could be vindicated.

Scientists at Wayne State University had a sample of 58 overweight nighttime snackers where half of them ate a 150 cal bowl of cereal and low fat milk 90 minutes after dinner and the others ate as usual.

This worked out an average of 140 fewer calories than they usually ate after dinner. They lost on average around 2 pounds.

Bear in mind the study was funded by the Kellogg Company. I'm sure if the results came out any other way they wouldn't have even reported it.

They do say the cereal type doesn't matter. It's obvious to me that what does matter is the caloric intake, regardless of the food (though calorie for calorie, natural, fresh, unprocessed foods are always better than refined foods due to the higher nutrient value).

So whatever you snack on, remember, overdo your calorie needs and you're setting yourself up to overdo your waistline!