Eating breakfast is important to maintaining health and preventing binge eating later in the day. A healthy morning meal can lower cholesterol, up your intake of nutrients and increase productivity in the morning. Not all breakfast cereals are created equal and some are full of fat and sugar, making them ones to skip. However, a cereal with at least 3 grams of fiber, less than 13 grams of sugar and fewer than 120 calories per serving is a good choice, according to MayoClinic.com.
Cheerios
Cheerios are a good morning choice because they are low in sugar and high in fiber. A cup of this oat cereal contains only 1 g of sugar, but contributes 3 g of fiber and only 103 calories, reports MayoClinic.com. The fiber helps lower cholesterol and maintain healthy numbers once they are reached. In addition, fiber is a nutrient that helps you feel full longer, which is important for weight control and to prevent overeating at your next meal. A bowl of Cheerios with low fat milk and sliced strawberries is a good meal with which to start your day. Generic versions are similar in sugar and fiber content so they make a comparable choice to the name brand.
Shredded Wheat
A bowl of shredded wheat contains 6 g of fiber and no sugar, according to MayoClinic.com. However, if you choose the frosted variety, there will be added sugar. The plain version is a good pick in the morning because the fiber will keep you full enough to prevent hunger before you eat again and helps regulate digestion. Many cereal manufacturers sell their own type of shredded wheat and many generic options are available as well, making this an inexpensive, but healthy morning meal. A sliced banana will add a little sweetness to the cereal if you find that it tastes a little bland when it isn't frosted.
Kashi Go Lean
According to MayoClinic.com, Kashi Go Lean Original weighs in at 10 g of fiber and only 6 g of serving per cup. In addition, this cereal has 8 g of whole grains, which helps lower cholesterol. Kashi Go Lean contains 13 g of protein, about 20 percent of the daily recommended amount, reports Kashi. There are several varieties of cereal in the Go Lean line including Go Lean Crunch and Go Lean Crisp, both of which have 8 g of fiber per portion. Kashi cereals are naturally sweetened with ingredients like cinnamon and honey that pair well with low fat milk or berries.
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