and that way you can enjoy the yummy, olivy taste. >> good solution.ion? >> hi. i know granola can be really fattening, but i just love it. and i was wondering if there are better brands than others and how do i know what to look for in a brand? >> granola is delicious, but you're right, unfortunately, it is fattening. and that's because the base ingredients, rolled oats, dried fruit, sometimes nuts and seeds, they're super healthy, but also rich in calories. and then, of course, there's the added insult to injury, a lot of companies pump in loads of sugar, which drives up the calories even more. so if you're looking for a lower sugar brand, and there are some out there, ideally, you want on the label for it to say less than 10 grams of sugar per serving. but even with those lower sugar granola brands, the calories are still high, because of the base ingredients. my advice is to pick the granola you like the taste of, and then just minimize the portion. so any brand goes. any type of granola goes, but only 2 to 4 tablespoons. so if you enjoy a bowl of