My Favorite Boxed Cereal

Let’s talk about cereal.

On paper, it sounds like the most irresponsible - and unexpected - food I could possibly consume.

After all, I’m constantly going on and on about the importance of lifestyle.

And I’m particularly adamant about eating a clean, nutritious diet.

So, why on Earth would I possibly eat something like breakfast cereal?? 🤨

And eat it fairly regularly.

First things first, no, this is not clickbait.

This is the cereal I am partial to: Organic Brown Rice Crisps from Whole Foods.  

Now, let me explain why this is NOT a contradiction and is, in fact, a very teachable moment on an important optimization concept.

When it comes to the food we consume, an order of operations goes into this.

Protein should (obviously) be prioritized.

And it should be prioritized every single day.

But we need to be a little more strategic and precise when it comes to carbohydrates and fat.

While both are important, carbs should be prioritized around training, while fats should be prioritized around rest.

Practically speaking, that means consuming the majority of our fats on rest days and the majority of our carbohydrates on days that we train.

And when it comes to carbs, we want to consume a good chunk of them post-training.

Hence, the cereal 🥣 

Now, I know what you’re thinking…

“Why not just eat something like rice or sweet potatoes?

Well, you could…

I’m a fan of cereal because it’s fairly fast-digesting, and the glucose can be readily and rapidly shuttled to the muscles.

This is precisely what you want post-workout.

Plus, I add two scoops of grass-fed whey protein isolate, which tastes delicious.

Throw in a glucose disposal agent like Regenshred (which is MASSIVELY on sale for Black Friday, by the way), and you can be certain that the carbs you're taking in around this time are going to good use (provided you’re training intensely, of course).

It’s also…well, pretty tasty. 😋

Does that mean you should pick up any cereal on the shelf?

Absolutely NOT.

Another key concept here is that during this post-workout period, you want to consume a lot of carbs without fat.

Fat + carbs = a nightmare to digest and a recipe for rapid fat gain.

So, if you think you’ll go to the store, pick up a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and get the same effect, you’re sadly mistaken.

This particular cereal brand is great because it’s low-fat, organic, and free of nasty chemicals.

It’s also (relatively) low in simple sugar, which puts it in that perfect sweet spot for a post-workout meal.

All of this perfectly encapsulates the concept of metabolic flexibility.

By living this way, we get the best of both worlds—the ability to stay lean without starving or depriving ourselves.

The fact that you can eat breakfast cereal a few times a week is also a nice bonus. 😉

Best,

Hunter Williams

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