It’s more than just breakfast…
Whole-Grain Cereal is a delicious
and nutritional food that should be
eaten at anytime.
Mmmm Cereal
Cereal is not only the perfect breakfast food,
it can also be a healthy snack to be eaten
at anytime. I like to eat a bowl before bed.
In one-half cup (0.5) of Kellogg’s brand Bran Flakes there is
only 80 calories, 1 gram of fat, 23 grams of carbs, 4 grams
of protein, and most importantly 10 whole grams of fiber.
Fiber is a complex carbohydrate, and it gives a person a feeling of
fullness without being packed with calories. Fiber also helps
decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Insoluble
fiber is found in cereal and this helps with easier waste excretion
and protects the walls of your intestinal tract from carcinogens.
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Remember that this simple breakfast food is more
than just a way to fill your stomach in the morning,
it improves digestion and helps strengthen bones.
Cereal is a great source
of Vitamin C and iron.
It also provides a
good source of
Vitamin A and
calcium.
If Whole-Grain Cereal is not your “cup of
tea” the I have some substitutions for you
You can also find a
great source of fiber,
and Vitamin C in fruits
like pineapples or
apples. However,
they lack fiber
compared to the
whole-grain cereal,
and fiber is an
essential to a healthy
diet.