How do I choose a healthy cereal?

There are a few rules I try to keep when choosing a cereal. I like to make sure that: 1) First ingredient is a WHOLE GRAIN. 2) Dietary Fiber is at least 5gm or more. 3) Sugar is less than 10gm. 4) The ingredient label is no longer than 10-12 ingredients. My favorite brand of cold cereal is Fiber One. They have great flavor and simple ingredients. Of course, the best cereal for your heart is delicious, hearty oatmeal. Happy breakfasting!

If plain oatmeal is too bland, I like to brew a flavored tea (such as Celestial Seasonings Cinnamon Apple Spice) and use instead of water. This will give you some flavor and no extra calories!!

If there is a long list of ingredients or if there is added sugar, don't eat it. You'll likely be surprised by how many "healthy" cereals really aren't good for you (i.e. Kashi, most granolas). You'll be much better off with something like unsweetened oatmeal or no-sugar-added museli. That being said, don't buy products with artificial sweeteners; they're much worse for you than natural sugar.