Monday, November 20, 2006

Top 6 Healthiest Breakfast Cereals


1. Kashi GoLean: GoLean has only 5 grams of sugar per serving and is a mix of “crunchy fiber", crispy soy protein grahams and honey-toasted seven whole grains & sesame puffs.”

2. All-Bran Bran Buds: another Kellogg’s original, Bran Buds contain psyllium, a natural fiber, and is low in sugar, fat and calories.


3. Cheerios: General Mills' original toasted whole oat flour “O’s” cereal, new versions of Cheerios are candied up with sugar and calories. Stick with the original: only 110 calories per cup, no saturated fat and 4 grams of fiber, 6 grams of sugar, and the sodium is a reasonable 210 milligrams.


4. Post’s Grape Nuts: Since this cereal is calorically dense (and weighs more per cup than flaked cereal), the serving size is about 1/3 cup instead of 1 cup. I add it to a flaked cereal, just a couple of tablespoons, for the crunch.


5. Health Valley Organic Oat Bran Flakes: Health Valley Cereals, like Barbara’s Cereals, are made from organically grown grains, and contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. They are delicious, too. You can find Health Valley at many major grocery chains, as well as all natural foods sores.

6. When is cereal a great snack? When you try Nabisco’s Shredded Wheat ‘n Bran 100% Natural Whole Wheat MiniWheats. I love to eat these as a snack: they’re portable, crunchy and really satisfying. Fiber-rich (8 grams per serving)

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