How to choose a healthy cereal

Choose whole grains

Choose a cereal with the first ingredient listed as a whole grain.
Examples: whole wheat, whole corn

Rolled oats and oat flakes are also considered whole grain. Rice, rice flour, corn flour, corn meal, wheat flakes, and wheat flour are not whole grains.

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Limit sugar

Choose a cereal with less than 10 grams of sugar per serving.

Check the fiber

Choose a cereal with at least 3 grams of fiber per 100 calories.
How much fiber do I need in a day?

Limit saturated fat

Choose a cereal with no more than 1 gram of saturated fat per serving.
How much saturated fat can I have in a day?

Limit sodium

Choose a cereal with less than 100 mg per serving.

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