How to Choose a Healthy Breakfast Cereal
Choosing a breakfast cereal might not be as easy as most of us think. Even if you do not want to go organic, there are a couple of things you need to keep in mind in order to ensure you are getting all the required nutrients from your breakfast cereal. Going for cereals that are heavily loaded with sugar and fat content would only keep you lazy the entire day.
Therefore, it is important to make sure your breakfast cereal is not only a healthy one but also it contains all the essential nutrients to give your day a kick-start. Your cereal needs to nutrient rich to ensure it is keeping you fit by providing all the required vitamins, fibres and minerals.
Instructions
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Your first step should be look at the labels and nutrition information on the back of your cereal packet. You will find what the cereal comes with. Sugar, fibre, minerals and vitamins should be what you are looking for.
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Get a cereal that comes with no more than four or five grams of sugar per serving. If you want to make your cereal sweeter, use fresh fruits such as berries, raisings or bananas. Make sure you avoid cereals that come with a lot of sugar in them.
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Your main concern should be looking for cereals that are high in fibre content. Whole grain cereals such as oat cereals, wheat cereals and bran cereals come with most fibre content. Remember, if a cereal has more fibre it will automatically have low level of sugar and added fats.
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Make sure you go for a cereal that has vitamins and minerals in it. You will need minerals and vitamins to keep you up the entire day. Moreover, you can add more vitamins to your breakfast by adding fresh fruits. People who eat enough fruits throughout the day should skip this step. However, those who find it difficult to consume fresh fruits and vegetables should look for vitamin and mineral rich cereals.
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Always go for whole grain cereals. Remember, not all fibre rich cereals are whole grain products. The classic oat meal cereal is always the ideal one to go for. You can go for steel-cut oats, as they are a popular choice among many weight watchers.
