Top 5 tips to choose a healthy cereal

1. 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. Ignore claims on the front of the package that say “made with whole grain” and “multi-grain”.

2. Limit sugar

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

3. Choose fiber

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

4. Limit 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?

5. Limit sodium

Choose a cereal with less than 100 mg per serving. This tip applies mostly to instant hot cereals.