Cold cereal is easy to take with you for a snack, or to reach for first thing in the morning. Mayoclinic.com recommends looking for a cereal that contains high fiber, low sugar, and ideally, low in calories. When looking at the healthiest cold cereal, it is important to remember that a serving size is typically 3/4 cup to 1 cup.
Kashi Go Lean Cereals
The USDA explains that when reading the nutrition labels of cereal you want to look for words such as "multi-grain," "stone-ground," or "100 percent wheat." Kashi Go Lean cereals are one of the best choices for whole grain and a high fiber content. Kashi cereal has 10 g of fiber, .5 g of fat, 6 g of fiber, and only 148 calories per serving. It also contains 0 g of trans fat. Try giving this cereal an extra boost by adding fruit, such as blueberries or strawberries.
Post Raisin Bran
Not all raisin bran is created equal. Many brands add sugar and high fructose corn syrup. Post Raisin Bran is the top choice, with 7 g of fiber and 178 calories per serving, according to Mayoclinic.com. Post does contain 16 g of sugar, however this is because it contains natural sugar in the raisins. If you are looking for a sweet choice that is healthy, low in fat, and a good start to the morning, try the Post version of raisin bran.
Shredded Wheat
Shredded wheat is a simple choice that supplies 6 g of fiber per serving with no sugar. It has 167 calories per serving and is readily available at most grocery stores. Post is the best brand with the lowest sugar and highest fiber content. If this cereal is too bland for you, try adding fruit, or try Frosted Mini Wheats. Frosted Mini Wheats provide the same benefit as shredded wheat, with a quarter of your fiber RDA and 6 g of hunger-fighting protein, according to "Women's Health" magazine.
Cheerios
Recommended by "Fitness" magazine as one of the best choices for the healthiest cold cereal, cheerios only have 103 calories per serving and 1 g of sugar. They also contain 3 g of fiber. Cheerios make a great snack; you can add them to yogurt or add skim milk for a good start to the morning.
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