Kashi wants to help you kickstart your New Year’s wellness goals
By Nancy West
It’s almost November and some major food-centric holidays are quickly approaching. In other words, many of us will be stuffing ourselves from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Eve. And speaking of the new year, we know January 1st brings crowds to the gyms as everyone tries to work off all the extra holiday pounds. However, if you want to get a kickstart on your New Year’s wellness goals, Kashi wants to help.
Kashi was founded in 1984 and was acquired by Kellogg’s in 2000. The company is known for their plant-based breakfast foods. As noted in their Twitter bio, their products “feed the soul and nourish the body.”
As the saying goes: “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Whether your New Year’s resolutions include eating healthier, consistently eating breakfast in the morning, or getting more fiber in your diet, Kashi’s breakfast portfolio includes a variety of healthy cereals and waffles that can assist with these goals.
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There are three main lines of of Kashi of cereal: Kashi GO (protein cereal), fruit and cereal flakes and Whole Wheat Biscuits cereal. Kashi GO has ten different flavors of cereal, so there’s sure to be a favorite for everyone. From Dark Cocoa, Peanut Butter Crunch and Coconut Almond Crunch to Original and Toasted Berry Crisp, each serving of cereal has between 9-13 grams of protein, depending on the flavor.
For those looking to increase their fiber intake, the Whole Wheat Biscuits cereal line has 6-8 grams of dietary fiber per serving, depending on the variety. This cereal comes in five flavors including Berry Fruitful, Island Vanilla and Autumn Wheat.
Kashi even makes several family-friendly cereals. Maple Waffle Crisp, Honey Toasted Oat Cereal and Warm Cinnamon Oat Cereal are likely to appeal to younger kids, while giving them a good serving of fiber.
If you prefer a warm breakfast, try Kashi GO Waffles. These are protein packed, with 13 grams of protein per serving (2 waffles), and are ready in minutes, . They’re available in Cinnamon Brown Sugar, Vanilla Buttermilk and Wild Blueberry. Kashi also makes a gluten-free waffle in original and cinnamon flavors. These are great for heating and taking on the go.
Which of these Kashi breakfast foods do you want to try?