Cereal Offenders...

Hey Patriot,

Did you know that the brightly colored cereal you loved as a kid—or still eat today—is packed with more than just sugar? The truth about popular cereals like Froot Loops, Lucky Charms, and Frosted Flakes is enough to make you rethink your breakfast.

Here’s what they’re serving up:

1. Artificial Dyes: A Rainbow of Risks

Many cereals get their eye-catching colors from chemicals like Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1. These dyes are derived from petroleum and have been linked to hyperactivity in children and allergic reactions.

Did You Know?

• In Europe, products with these dyes require a warning label.

• The UK has banned certain dyes altogether, but here in the U.S., they’re still poured into cereals marketed to kids.

2. BHT: Preserving Profits, Not Your Health

Cereals like Cheerios and Rice Krispies use Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) as a preservative to extend shelf life. BHT has been flagged as a potential carcinogen by some studies, yet it remains a common ingredient in many processed foods.

Why It’s Concerning:

• BHT is banned in Japan, the EU, and Australia.

• It’s added to cereals to maintain "freshness" but may harm your long-term health.

3. High Fructose Corn Syrup: Sweet and Sinister

Brands like Cocoa Puffs and Honey Smacks are loaded with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a cheap sweetener linked to obesity, diabetes, and liver disease.

The Shocking Stats:

• A single serving of Honey Smacks has more sugar than a glazed donut.

• HFCS isn’t just in cereals—it’s hidden in over 75% of processed foods.

4. “Natural Flavors”: Anything but Natural

When you see "natural flavors" on a box of Special K or Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats, it doesn’t mean what you think. These flavors are often chemically engineered, with little to no transparency about their origin.

So, What’s the Alternative?

Not all cereals are created equal. Brands like Nature’s Path, Cascadian Farm, and Ezekiel 4:9 offer organic, dye-free options with real ingredients. But the best choice? Skip the processed cereals altogether and fuel up with whole, real foods like farm fresh eggs, fresh fruit, sourdough bread, etc.

Take Back Breakfast

It’s time to demand better for our families and our health. Let’s ditch the chemicals and fuel our mornings with clean, wholesome choices.

Share this message, and join the movement to clean up our plates—and our country.

Here’s to life, liberty, and pure living,
The Liberty’s Pen Team
libertyspen.com