<p id=”par-1_76″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/jerry-seinfeld/”>Jerry Seinfeld</a> ate “absolutely anything” during his <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/seinfeld-jason-alexander-thought-series-wouldnt-run-for-even-a-day.html/”><em>Seinfeld</em> era</a>. But that’s all changed in the years since. These days the comedian’s eating habits, which were reflected in his titular character’s love of cereal, aren’t dominated by breakfast foods. Sorry, <em>Seinfeld </em>fans! He’s not chowing down on Cheerios like his namesake often did at Monk’s. At least not <em>all</em> the time. Ahead, when the actor “decided” to change what he ate and why he still loves cereal. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-seinfeld-didn-t-change-his-eating-habits-until-his-50s”>Seinfeld didn’t change his eating habits until his 50s</h2>
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<p id=”par-2_28″>Speaking to <a href=”https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a60456262/jerry-seinfeld-unfrosted-netflix-interview/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Men’s Health</a> in 2024 while promoting <em>Unfrosted</em>, his movie about the rise of Pop-Tarts, Seinfeld discussed his eating habits and how they’ve changed over the years. </p>
<p id=”par-3_68″>“I can’t eat now like I used to when I was a kid,” the now-70-year-old told the publication. “Or even when I was doing <em>Seinfeld</em>, when I was in my 30s and early 40s.” The <em>Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee</em> creator and host starred on the award-winning comedy series from 1989 to 1998. Seinfeld was approximately 35 years old when the show premiered and 44 when it ended.</p>
<p id=”par-4_46″>“I would still eat absolutely anything, anytime I wanted,” Seinfeld continued. “So I really had an incredible free ride. I never learned anything about [healthy] eating until I was in my 50s. Then I decided it was time to find out what you’re supposed to eat.” </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-his-love-of-breakfast-foods-started-in-childhood”>His love of breakfast foods started in childhood</h2>
<p id=”par-5_28″>So, what did the <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/golden-globes/”>Golden Globe winner</a> eat before he ultimately changed his eating habits? Lots of breakfast food, which had become a favorite of his during childhood. </p>
<p id=”par-6_35″>“You just cannot believe what I ate as a child,” he said. “I would have cereal in the morning, Pop-Tarts in the afternoon. Then I’d eat a little bit of lunch, but I hated it.” </p>
<p id=”par-7_35″>“And I would never eat dinner. My mother would make dinner, I’d have a couple of bites, and then I’d push it away,” Seinfeld continued. “But before bed, I’d make another gigantic bowl of cereal.” </p>
<p id=”par-8_24″>“I was eating a lot of Entenmann’s, which was on top of the refrigerator,” he added, saying his diet consisted of “nothing but junk.” </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-jerry-seinfeld-now-uses-cereal-for-mood-management”>Jerry Seinfeld now uses cereal for ‘mood management’ </h2>
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<p id=”par-9_37″>These days, the <em>Bee Movie</em> star uses his beloved breakfast foods, namely cereal, as “mood management.” (Notice all the cereal in the <em>Seinfeld</em> clip above.) His recommendations range from “pretend” cereal to Cheerios and Frosted Flakes.</p>
<p id=”par-10_49″>The comedian likes Frosted Flakes for those moments when “you’re in real trouble.” Other times, “If you just need a little bit of a lift,” he explained, “you might go with Honey Nut Cheerios.” Lastly, he recommended Raisin Bran for those who want to “pretend” they’re “not eating cereal.” </p>
<p id=”par-11_55″>As far as he’s concerned, there’s never a bad time for a bowl of cereal. “I’m in favor of having cereal anytime you want it,” the <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/emmy-awards/”>Emmy Award</a> winner said. “I have a line: ‘You’re eating and drinking at the same time, with one hand, without looking.’ That’s just going to change your whole day.”</p>