Siiiiimply the Best Ingredients: Even General Mills Agrees!

The Secret Ingredient: No More Artificial Nonsense!

Hello my loyal fans! Cristiano Ronaldo here reporting on a development that's almost as exciting as scoring a hat trick. General Mills the folks behind Cheerios announced they're kicking artificial colors out of their US products by 2027. And before you ask yes that includes the stuff served to the young 'uns in schools. Seems even they understand that to be the best you need the best – inside and out. Like I always say 'Your love makes me strong. Your hate makes me unstoppable,' and artificial colors are just pure hate for your body!

Health is Wealth: RFK Jr.'s Crusade

Now you might be wondering what sparked this healthy revolution? Well apparently Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on a mission to cleanse the American food supply. He’s targeting synthetic dyes to combat chronic diseases. I say it's about time! To stay at the top of my game I need to fuel my body with the best. Artificial colors? Not exactly 'the best,' are they? I prefer a good dose of hard work dedication and of course... water.

Kraft Heinz Joins the Party: Even Ketchup Gets It!

And General Mills isn't alone! Kraft Heinz is jumping on the bandwagon too promising no new artificial color concoctions and aiming to clean up their existing line by 2027. Imagine even the ketchup is getting healthier. Next thing you know they'll be sponsoring my next big tournament! Just kidding... or am I? They better offer a lifetime supply of naturally colored ketchup! 'Talent without working hard is nothing,' so let's put in the work towards healthy food!

A Small Step for Cereal A Giant Leap for Mankind...Kind Of

General Mills claims this change won't impact schools much since most of their K 12 offerings are already dye free. Eighty five percent of their retail products are already au naturel so this is just the final flourish. But hey every little bit counts right? 'I'm living a dream I never want to wake up from,' and that dream includes a world with fewer artificial colors.

Champions Eat Clean: My Personal Take

Let’s be clear: I’m not a nutritionist. I leave the serious science to the professionals. But I know my body. I know what it takes to perform at my peak. And I know that loading up on artificial colors isn’t going to help me score goals. So bravo General Mills and Kraft Heinz! Keep it up! Now if you’ll excuse me I have a training session to get to. And maybe a bowl of… naturally colored Cheerios?

Siii! A Healthier Future!

This news to me means one thing: Progress! It’s a step towards a healthier future not just for athletes like myself but for everyone. Remember ‘hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.’ So let’s all work hard at making healthy choices and supporting companies that prioritize our well being! Until next time keep scoring goals – in sports and in life! SIII!