In short, Pop-Tarts are not good for you. They’re loaded with sugar, calories, and unhealthy ingredients.
If you’re looking for a quick breakfast or snack that’s easy to grab and go, Pop-Tarts might seem like a good option. But before you tear open that foil wrapper, you might want to think twice.
Pop-Tarts are made by Kellogg’s, and they come in a variety of flavors including strawberry, blueberry, brown sugar cinnamon, chocolate fudge, and more. While they might be tempting because of their bright colors and sweet flavors, Pop-Tarts are nothing more than processed junk food.
A single strawberry Pop-Tart contains 21 grams of sugar and 200 calories. That’s more sugar than a glazed doughnut from Dunkin’ Donuts! And if you opt for the frosted strawberry flavor, you’ll be getting even more sugar – 27 grams to be exact.
Not only are Pop-Tarts high in sugar, but they also contain unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and artificial colors and flavors. In fact, a recent study found that children who ate foods containing high levels of artificial food dyes had increased hyperactivity levels compared to those who didn’t consume these chemicals (1).
So if you’re looking for something nutritious to eat first thing in the morning or as an afternoon snack, reach for something else instead of Pop-Tarts. There are plenty of healthy options out there that will give you sustained energy without the blood sugar crash later on.