How many times have you stood in the middle of the cereal aisle wondering which breakfast treat to purchase this time? The cereal aisle can be very overwhelming. There is sweet, there is crunchy, there is bland, there is whole grain, there is refined grain, there is vitamin enriched, and there is fiber enriched. Some have dried fruit, some have nuts, some have chocolate, some have peanut butter, and some have cinnamon. So how do you know if the cereal you are eating is the best one for your health?
Well the truth is, if you eat cereal at least once a day it can have a tremendous impact on your health. That is if you pick the right cereal. So which breakfast treat is the best alternative? One of the most important things to look for when choosing a cereal is that it is made from whole grains. Whole grains are great for our health because they lower our risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. They also reduce our chances of unnecessary weight gain. Once you find a cereal that is made from whole grains, make sure that it is also rich in fiber. Many of us don't consume the recommended daily fiber, so buying a fiber rich cereal will increase our chances of reaching that goal.
Some people believe that cereals made from refined grains are healthy for the body. But the truth is that refined grains don't offer nearly as many health benefits as whole grains. Some other things to look for when shopping for healthy breakfast is to find a cereal that is low in sugar, contains no saturated fat, contains no trans fat, has numerous health benefits and still tastes good. Because no matter how healthy your breakfast choice is, if it does not taste good you will not want to eat it; hence, find something that is healthy and delicious.
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