Kellogg's Special K Challenge

Eating cereal as part of a diet plan to lose weight? Is it possible?

Well, according to the Kellogg’s Special K Challenge it is doable, and one just might “Drop a jeans size in 2 weeks.” According to Kellogg’s website www.specialk.com, you can follow the Special K Challenge Instructions to get started with your diet plan:

Meal 1:
Start your day with:
Any Special K Cereal, 2/3 cup skim milk and your choice of fruit, or have a Protein Shake or Protein Meal Bar. When selecting Special K Low Fata Granola Cereal, choose either 2/3 cup of skim milk or fruit.

Meal 2:
Replace a second meal with one of these yummy options:
- Serving of cereal
- Protein Meal Bar
- Protein Shake

Meal 3
Eat your third meal as you normally do.
Remember, you can make this meal either the first, second or last meal of the day.

SNACKS
Enjoy two great-tasting Special K snacks every day (and at any time)!

Kellogg’s claims that individuals that take on this diet challenge can lose up to six pounds in about two weeks. The Special K challenge is meant for a temporary weight loss regimen that will help encourage individuals to eat healthier and responsibly. The Special K Diet tips encourages individuals to stay active to burn additional calories, drink an adequate amount of water to support digestion, not to skip meals or snacks, and to not consume alcohol because it negatively affects one’s metabolism. Advocates of the diet say that the Special K Challenge helps one to lose weight through portion control.

Of course, for any diet plan, one must be careful and educated about the possible health risks involved. According to www.livestrong.com, there are three problems about the Kellogg’s Special K challenge: 1. An unbalanced diet, 2. Lack of whole grain, 3. And lack of effectiveness.

According to some health websites, the Special K Challenge does not deliver all the needed nutrients the body needs to optimally function. The diet plan is also very high in sugar content and low in fiber content. Whole grains are essential in one’s diet, but the Special K products are made from refined grain. The American Heart Association states that whole grains should constitute no less than half of one’s daily intake of grain. Also, the effectiveness of the diet is also not as high as Kellogg’s puts it out to be. Without the backup of health care experts or exercise recommendations, this diet is questionable to many.