Diets rich in fiber are associated with reducing risk for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. Fiber-rich diets also manage diverticular disease and constipation. Despite years of advocating for fiber-rich diets, health experts report that the typical American only consumes 10 to 15 g of fiber a day. The current fiber recommendation for adults is to consume 20 to 35 g of fiber daily. The Daily Value guide for fiber on the Nutrition Facts label is set at 25 g per day. Fiber is found in all plant foods -- grains, vegetables, fruit, nuts, beans and seeds. Breakfast cereals can provide a whopping source of fiber; several of these contain 20 percent of the Daily Value, 5 g, or more per 1-cup serving.
Kashi
Kashi prides itself on producing all-natural breakfast, snack and dinner foods. Kashi produces several high-fiber cereals, including GoLean Crunch, 10 g; Good Friends, 12 g; Heat to Heart, 6.7 g; 7 Whole Grain Flakes, 6 g; and Organic Autumn Harvest 6 g.
General Mills
General Mills is one the world's largest food companies. According to the General Mills website, its mission is "to nourish every one by making their lives healthier, easier and richer." It is best known for breakfast cereal brands. Those high in fiber include Fiber One, 28 g; Cascadia Farms Hearty Morning, 12 g; Wheaties Fuel, 6.7 g; and Cascadia Farms Raisin Bran, 6 g.
Post
Twelves brands of breakfast cereals are made by Post. Several of the breakfast offerings are rich in fiber. These include Grape-nuts, 12 g; Raisin Bran, 8 g; Bran Flakes, 6.7 g; ad Shredded Wheat 6.4 g.
Kellogg's
Kellogg's is a leading producer of cereal and convenience foods, including crackers, cookies, and bars. Breakfast cereals containing at least 20 percent the Daily Value of fiber include All Bran, 20 g; All Bran Complete Wheat Flakes, 6.7 g; Mini Wheats. 6 g; and Muselix, 6 g.
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