Choosing a healthy and flavorful cereal can be difficult when there are so many varieties. "Fitness" magazine explains that ideally you want a cereal that has 3 g or more of total fiber per serving, fewer than 2 g of saturated fat, no trans fats and less than 10 g of sugar. Stick to these guidelines and your next breakfast is sure to be a healthy one.
Kashi Oat Flakes with Blueberry Clusters
Kashi brand cereals are known for their high nutrition and fiber content. This cereal is a top pick in "Women's Health" magazine because it tastes sweet with dried blueberries, puffed rice and lightly sweetened with honey. This cereal is also trans fat-free, and only 0.5 g of saturated fat per generous 1 1/4-cup serving. With only 200 calories per cup, 4 g of fiber and 6 g of protein this cereal is a top choice for whole grains and to keep you feeling full through the morning.
Grape Nuts
The small nuggets known as grape nuts are full of fiber with 7 g per serving. MayoClinic.com explains that 5 to 10 g or more of soluble fiber a day can decrease your total and low density cholesterol, making grape nuts a good pick for the morning. Try adding this crunchy cereal to yogurt, or eating with soy or skim milk.
Frosted Mini Wheats
Even though Frosted Mini Wheats are frosted, they only contain 200 calories in a serving of 24 mini wheats. It also provides a 25 percent of your recommended dietary fiber intake and 6 g of protein states "Women's Health." This high fiber and protein combination will keep you feeling full through the day and help regulate the intestinal tract. When compared to other cereals, this one still tops the charts because of its overall nutritional content.
Cheerios
Cheerios are low in calories and sugar with only 100 calories and 1 g of sugar per 1- cup serving. Flavored Cheerios, such as honey nut, and apple cinnamon, are also a good choice although they are higher in sugar and calories. Since plain Cheerios are a little bland, try adding fruit, such as bananas or strawberries and you can add an additional 4 to 6 g of fiber.
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