A New Cereal for Your Body and the Earth

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I’m always on the hunt for wonderful earth-friendly and nutritious products to share with readers, so when I saw “U,” the new cereal from Kashi on the market, I took a box home to taste test.

They hit a grand slam when they came up with this one. Even the eco-friendly brown box stood out, made from 100% recycled cardboard that was printed by a company that offsets its electricity supply with windpower. Oh – and it can be added to your compost pile as the inks are biodegradable soy-based.

And that’s before even ripping the box open.Kashi “U” is being marketed to promote vitality of 5 body systems: “¨Heart, Immunity, Bone, Digestion and Mind. The large, sweet flakes are super crunchy in a wonderfully satisfying way. There are small walnuts, dehydrated black currents, and acai fruit.Also included are: 350mg of Omega-3 fatty acids, 350mg ALA Omega-3 from walnuts and plenty of vitamins, too. While a tad on the sweet side (10 grams of suger per cup) this cereal still comes out a winner.