{"id":6399,"date":"2009-03-07T18:07:43","date_gmt":"2009-03-07T23:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=6399"},"modified":"2009-03-07T18:07:43","modified_gmt":"2009-03-07T23:07:43","slug":"the-best-and-worst-breakfast-cereals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/03\/the-best-and-worst-breakfast-cereals\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best (and Worst) Breakfast Cereals"},"content":{"rendered":"

In honor of National Cereal Day, we at DietsInReview<\/a>, are giving you a rundown of five of the best cereals on the market today and a few that fall way short of meeting the nutritional guidelines for the day’s most important meal.<\/p>\n

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1) Kashi Go Lean<\/strong>: We love the folks at Kashi<\/a>, particularly because their cereals are filled with whole grains, fiber and protein. One cup of Kashi Go Lean contains 140 calories, 10 grams of fiber and 13 grams of protein.<\/p>\n

2) Special K Red Berries<\/strong>: Crunchy, sweet and lo-cal – you can’t ask for more in a cereal. Coming in at just 110 calories per cup, Special K is a great way to start your day.<\/p>\n

3) Post Total<\/strong>: It’s a crunchy, sweet and satisfying way to get in 100% of your daily vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0Cheerios<\/strong>: This stand-by is a favorite of kids and adults for good reason. With 110 calories per cup, 3 grams of fiber<\/a> and super low in sugar, pop a few blueberries in your bowl and you’re good to go!<\/p>\n

5) Chex<\/strong>: We love the\u00a0Multi-Bran Chex with 160 calories per 3\/4 cup, 6 grams of satiating fiber, 90% of your iron needs and 100% of your folic acid requirements, but any of the Chex flavors are winners. Rice Chex are a great alternative for those with gluten allergies.<\/p>\n

The Not-So-Good List<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1) Quaker Oats Natural Oat and Honey Granola<\/strong>: This cereal sounds healthy but with 210 calories, 6 grams of fat and 12 grams of sugar per a mere 1\/2 cup serving, you might be better off eating a Pop Tart (but don’t eat that either!).<\/p>\n

2) Post’s Golden Crisps<\/strong>: While its calories and fat content aren’t that weighty, Post’s Golden Crisps miss the mark when it comes to sugar. One 3\/4 cup serving contains 14 grams of sugar, which is like adding 3.5 teaspoons of the sweet white stuff on top of your cereal bowl.<\/p>\n

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3) Cap’n Crunch<\/strong>: Sure you fought with your mom to buy it when you were younger (and most of us still have a hankering for it), but this sugar-laden cereal contains a whopping 12 grams of sugar per 3\/4 cup serving and less than one gram of fiber.<\/p>\n

There are almost too many choices when it comes to cereal<\/a>, but by reading nutrition labels carefully and using a measuring cup when you pour it into a bowl, cereal can be a super nutritious quick-meal or snack.<\/p>\n

Happy Noshing!<\/p>\n

Don’t miss our editor’s pick for a sixth super healthy, super yummy cereal. Check-out [Me] & Goji <\/a>– you make it, they provide the natural and organic ingredients!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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