Major Name Brand Grown- Up Cereals That Are Good for You. You already know how to determine if a breakfast cereal. So, why not put all that good information into practice? I checked out several major name brand breakfast cereals that I think would probably be the most appealing to grown- ups. I went with major name brands from General Mills, Kellogg's and Post Cereals because they're available in every grocery store. I picked what I think are the seven best. I based my choices on the amount of sugar, sodium, fiber, protein, and calories in one cup of dry cereal. ![]() I looked at the fat too, but they'll all pretty low in fat except for one. Also, I looked at the first two ingredients listed on the labels. Some type of whole grain is a must- have. Nutrition information is available for all the cereals at the brands' websites. It's nothing but wheat and a little bit of BHT as a preservative. It has no sodium and no sugar, which I like. ![]() I also like that one cup of Shredded Wheat has 6 grams fiber and 6 grams protein. Calorie- wise it was about in the middle of the pack, with 1. I'd serve Shredded Wheat with some fresh. Since it doesn't have any added sugar, you could add a teaspoon of sugar and still be under my preference of 5 grams sugar per serving. It's my number one pick. General Mills Fiber One. Cheerios (Freshman year) Quinn on the top. Quinn, the original Head Cheerleader. The Cheerios are seen at practice dancing to You Can Do It/You Keep Me Hanging On. ![]() ![]() General Mills, the corporation that produces Cheerios, claims state that eating three cups of Cheerios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat. The Cheerios Diet I've been thinking of different ways I could do The Cheerios Diet, and I woke up tonight with I believe the perfect solution. Simply made, from only what matters. Email or Phone: Password: Forgot account? Diet Motivation Tip 1: Set Realistic Goals for Diet Success The first step to maintaining your mojo should take place before you cut a single calorie. 5 Diets, 5 Success Stories ABC News. Subscribe Subscribed Unsubscribe 2,431,999 2.4M. 5 Bite Diet Success Stories - Duration: 1:30. The FDA is warning General Mills about health claims on the Cheerios label, but General Mills says its science is strong. I think breakfast time is good for getting more fiber, and one cup of Fiber One cereal has 2. The original Fiber One has no sugar and 4 grams of protein. It's on the lower end of calories, too, with 1. Its first two ingredients are whole grain wheat and corn bran. It's not the lowest in sodium. But it's not high in sodium either. Most people need more fiber but be careful if you want to switch to this brand from a lower- fiber cereal. Cereal #129: Multi-Grain Cheerios. Here at The Cereal Diet, we'll go bowl by bowl on how I'll get from 210 chubby pounds to a svelte 175.You ought to start with half a cup (that's the serving size on the box) and work your way up. That's because your digestive tract may need a little time to get used to the extra fiber. General Mills Cheerios. I know there are several varieties of Cheerios, but I'm only talking about the original version. One cup of Cheerios as only one gram of sugar, 3 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein and only 1. The first ingredient is whole grain oats and cornstarch. It also has 1. 40 milligrams sodium per one- cup serving, so it's excellent for a low- sodium diet. Serve Cheerios with your favorite type of milk and some sliced fruit or berries. It's another cereal that leaves room for a spoonful of sugar if you like a sweeter flavor. General Mills Total. Total's big thing is that it's loaded with vitamins and minerals. ![]() ![]() General Mills Multi Grain Cheerios. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. This is why we try to make Cheerios taste great with simple ingredients that parents know and kids love! Enjoy as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. I mean all of these cereals are. You still need plenty of healthy fruits and vegetables. Total is good because it has 4 grams fiber, about 3 grams protein, and 1. That's pretty good sodium- wise, with 1. It has a bit more sugar than I like. But I think it's fine as long as you don't add more sugar. But feel free to add berries and fruit for extra sweetness. Post Honey Bunches of Oats. This one might be a surprise because it's one of the sweeter cereals, but hey, not everyone wants something that tastes like cardboard every morning. But it has almost 3 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein. One cup has about 1. General Mills Wheaties. Wheaties aren't really a sweet cereal, but they do have a little sugar added. Still, with 1. 33 calories, 2. The first two ingredients are whole grain wheat and sugar. Wheaties is good when it's topped with. Maybe some whole grain toast and nut butter on the side. General Mills Corn Chex. Corn Chex is another rather plain cereal, but it's low in calories and sugar, so it makes the top seven. One cup has 1. 20 calories, 2. The first two ingredients are whole grain corn and corn meal. Since it's low in sugar, you could add a little bit of regular sugar. But since it's on the low side as far as fiber content, I think it should be served. I'm not saying they're all bad cereals, but some have a bit more sugar than I'd like or not enough fiber or protein. This isn't an all- inclusive list, either. I know there are plenty of cereals out there that I didn't even look at. But it gives you a good idea of what's. Fiber and protein are good, though. General Mills Basic 4. Nutrition information per cup: 2. First two ingredients: whole grain wheat, cornmeal. Note: Another cereal with too much sugar. Too bad, because it's got enough protein and fiber to make me happy. Kellogg's Raisin Bran. Nutrition information per cup: 1. First two ingredients: whole grain wheat, raisins. Note: It's high in sugar, but much of that is probably coming from the raisins, which isn't all bad. It has plenty of fiber and a good amount of protein. Kellogg's Special KNutrition information per cup: 1. First two ingredients: rice, wheat gluten. Note: Plenty of protein and low in calories, but the lack of fiber is disappointing. Kellogg's Product 1. Nutrition information per cup: 1. First two ingredients: milled corn, sugar. Note: Not too bad. Low in calories and sugar, but also low in fiber. Some protein, however. Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran. Nutrition information per cup: 2. First two ingredients: whole grain oats, sugar. Note: On the positive side it's not high in sodium and has plenty of fiber and protein. One the downside it has too much sugar and this is the one cereal that has a lot of fat . But it's high in fiber and protein. Post Raisin Bran. Nutrition information per cup: 1. First two ingredients: whole grain wheat, raisins. Note: Here's another case where the extra sugar might be coming from the raisins. It has plenty of fiber and protein. Cereals That Aren't So Good. So what does a breakfast cereal that's not so good for you look like? These cereals are lacking in whole grains so there's little or no fiber. And some have a lot of sugar. Like these: Kellogg's Rice Crispies. Nutrition information per cup: 1. First two ingredients: rice, sugar. Note: This one isn't the worst cereal, but it's fairly disappointing.. Get to know Cheerios. We believe in the power of family and the moments you spend together. No matter how much time you have, we want to help you and your family make the most of it.
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