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10 Cereals With 8 or More Grams of Fiber

Jenny Sugar — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:13:14 PST

We all could use a little extra fiber in our diets, since it's recommended that women eat between 25 and 30 grams a day. Not only does fiber keep you regular, but it can also help lower your cholesterol and prevent heart disease and certain cancers. Breakfast is a wonderful time to fill up on fiber-rich foods, so check out which cereals contain eight or more grams of fiber per serving.

A Healthier Bowl: Cereals High in Fiber and Protein

Jenny Sugar — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:25:40 PST

When you're in a rush in the morning, cereal is the perfect meal - just pour it, spoon it, and you're good to go. There's probably over a hundred different boxes to choose from, and while I'm sure you know Apple Jacks isn't the healthiest (a serving has as much sugar as three Chips Ahoy! cookies) even seemingly healthy cereals aren't the best choice. It's important to fill your bowl with a cereal that's both high in fiber and protein, since both help keep you feeling full. Here's a list to choose from - all contain at least five grams each of fiber and protein.

Cereal	Serving Size	Calories	Fiber (g)	Protein (g)
Barbara's Bakery Shredded Oats	1 1/4 cup	220	5	6
Barbara's Bakery High Fiber Original	1/4 cup	180	14	5
Barbara's Bakery High Fiber Flax & Granola	1/4 cup	200	10	5
Barbara's Bakery High Fiber Cranberry	1/4 cup	190	10	5
General Mills Wheat Chex	3/4 cup	160	5	5
Kashi Go Lean Original	1 cup	140	10	13
Kashi Go Lean Crunch!	1 cup	190	8	9
Kashi Go Lean Crunch! Honey Almond Flax	1 cup	200	8	9

Keep reading for more cereals that are high in both fiber and protein.

Taste Test: Dulce de Leche Cheerios

Anna Monette Roberts — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:15:54 PST

Practically every American child grows up on Cheerios, either regular or honey nut, so you would think that the new dulce de leche flavor would be an instant hit. Caramel coated corn and oat Os sounds pretty darn unbeatable, yet our taste testers weren't that impressed.

The promise: The "thick caramel sauce popular in Latin America inspired this new Cheerios flavor."

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Can You Pour a Healthier Bowl of Cereal?

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:05:10 PST

Is cereal your go-to breakfast? And are you making the most out of your bowl by choosing the best toppings for your nutritional needs? Take this quiz to find out if you're making the healthiest bowl possible.

Question 1 of 5

Which cereal offers the most protein per serving?

5 Yummy Gluten-Free Cereals (That Don't Taste Gluten-Free!)

Heather Dale — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:40:58 PDT

Growing up, breakfast mainly consisted of toast and fruit or a bowl of Cheerios. Needless to say, that all changed once I found out that my body doesn't like gluten very much. Even though there are quite a few gluten-free breakfast options, I still love pouring myself a bowl of cereal every now and then. Similar to gluten-free bread, the best gluten-free cereal is one that doesn't taste like it's gluten-free.

I've had my fair share of gluten-free cereals, and here are five of the best that are just as delicious as traditional cereals!

Source: Flickr User elisasizzle

Which Popular Breakfast Item Contains More Calories?

FitSugar — Fri, 27 May 2011 03:28:57 PDT

Oh, breakfast, the most important meal of the day. You either love it, or you hate it, and if you love it, there's so much delicious goodness to enjoy in your morning meal. But do you know how many calories are in some of our favorite breakfast dishes? Take this quiz to see how well you know your stuff!

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Which Cereal Has More Fiber?

Michele Bell — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:30:35 PST

One of my resolutions for 2011 is to eat more fiber, and one of the easiest ways to get it in your diet is to take it down first thing in the morning with a bowl of cereal. But do you know which ones offer the richest amounts? Come take my quiz and see what you know!

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Healthy Foods Your Kids Should Be Eating

babysugar — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Revamp your weekly menus! We know that kids need a bowlful of vitamins to keep them healthy and strong, but getting the nutrients into them isn't always easy. I recently shared five foods kids should be eating to fill them up with protein, fiber, and iron. Here are five more foods hidden in some tot-friendly recipes.

Food Review: Total Plus Omega-3s Honey Almond Flax Cereal

FitSugar — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:00:40 PDT

Total cereal has always tried to live up to its name by delivering a big ol' bowl of vitamins. Now it's hopping on the omega-3 bandwagon with Total Plus Omega-3s Honey Almond Flax Cereal, a lightly sweetened, flaky breakfast that promises 160 milligrams per serving of omega-3 ALA, which is about 10 percent of your recommended daily value.

Omega-3s are essential fatty acids found to decrease the risk of heart disease while reducing inflammation, stabilizing mood, and lowering your cholesterol. In this Total, you'll find omega-3s in yummy clusters made from ground flaxseeds, mixed with whole-grain flakes and slivered almonds. For how it tastes and a nutritional rundown,

read more. Above is how the cereal looks dry, though I enjoyed mine with skim milk and antioxidant-rich blueberries. The third ingredient listed on the side of the box is sugar, so this cereal is plenty sweet without the berries, but not too sweet. It contains about 200 calories per serving (dry) and 13 grams of sugar, which is comparable to many Kashi cereals, particularly GoLean Crunch! Honey Almond Flax. Like all varieties of Total, this one promises 100 percent of your RDI for 11 vitamins and minerals, plus whole grains. Check out the rest of the nutritional info below: Though the added color and artificial flavors listed on the label give me pause, the cereal doesn't taste artificial and has a hearty, whole food flavor. My only gripe is that, like many flaky cereals, the flakes got soggy too fast. Otherwise, I enjoyed my bowl thoroughly. Are you a Total fan?

Calories in Kashi Cereal

FitSugar — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:30:15 PDT

I had a small addiction to Kashi's GoLean Crunch! Honey Almond Flax cereal, so I thought I should branch out and try a new variety. They have 25 different cereals to choose from though, so which one should I buy? Fiber and protein content are important to me in the morning, so I made this handy chart to figure out which cereals contained the most.

Granola	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Sugars (g)	Protein (g)
GoLean Crisp! Toasted Berry Crumble (3/4 cup)	180	3.5	125	35	8	10	9
GoLean Crunch! (1 cup)	190	3	100	37	8	13	9
GoLean Crunch! Honey Almond Flax (1 cup)	200	4.5	140	36	8	12	9
GoLean Original (1 cup)	140	1	85	30	10	6	13
Good Friends Cinna-Raisin Crunch (1 cup)	170	1.5	105	41	8	13	4
Good Friends Original (1 cup)	160	1.5	110	42	12	10	5

Don't see the Kashi cereal you're looking for? Then continue reading.