So Michael Phelps endorsement deal is for Frosted Flakes, and not the traditional Wheaties. I'm not concerned, but some people have got their knickers in a bunch over the 8 gold medal winner's association with a sugary cereal.
"I would not consider Frosted Flakes the food of an Olympian," said nutritionist Rebecca Solomon of Mount Sinai Medical Center.
"I would rather see him promoting Fiber One. I would rather see him promoting oatmeal. I would even rather see him promoting Cheerios ."
Different parent company, ma'am. Get 'em to void what is certainly an exclusive deal with Kellogg and pony up the cash and I'm sure Mr. Phelps will oblige.
Seriously, though, why are you worried about cereal type, Ms. Solomon? It's calories consumed and calories burned that matter most. The "food of an Olympian" is whatever stokes the fire (within reason, obviously). Maybe seeing the low- body fat physique of Mr. Phelps (who consumes 12,000 calories daily) and gaining an understanding of the hours of daily training required to get that physique - and register those amazing accomplishments might more than overcome a few extra calories of sugar.
Use Phelps' activity level as a model. Be like Mike.
