It’s more than just breakfast…

Whole-Grain Cereal is a delicious and nutritional food that should be

eaten at anytime.

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Cereal is not only the perfect breakfast food, it can also be a healthy snack to be eaten at anytime. I like to eat a bowl before bed.

In one-half cup (0.5) of Kellogg’s brand Bran Flakes there is only 80 calories, 1 gram of fat, 23 grams of carbs, 4 grams of protein, and most importantly 10 whole grams of fiber.

Fiber is a complex carbohydrate, and it gives a person a feeling of fullness without being packed with calories. Fiber also helps decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Insoluble fiber is found in cereal and this helps with easier waste excretion and protects the walls of your intestinal tract from carcinogens.

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Remember that this simple breakfast food is more than just a way to fill your stomach in the morning, it improves digestion and helps strengthen bones.

Cereal is a great source of Vitamin C and iron. It also provides a good source of Vitamin A and calcium.

If Whole-Grain Cereal is not your “cup of tea” the I have some substitutions for you

You can also find a great source of fiber, and Vitamin C in fruits like pineapples or apples. However, they lack fiber compared to the whole-grain cereal, and fiber is an essential to a healthy diet.