{"id":74620,"date":"2022-01-11T09:57:25","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T06:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/lifestyle\/?p=74620"},"modified":"2022-01-11T09:59:21","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T06:59:21","slug":"we-rank-breakfast-cereal-according-to-nutritional-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/lifestyle\/2022\/01\/11\/we-rank-breakfast-cereal-according-to-nutritional-value\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakfast Cereal Ranked According to Nutritional Value"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The cereal aisle is possibly one of the most appealing sections in a store and with rows and rows of beautiful boxes labelled \u201cwhole grain\u201d and \u201call natural\u201d, How do you know which one is actually the healthiest? Much of the mainstream cereal might be a lot closer to candy than a nourishing way to help start your day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experts, through studies, have found that what we eat in the morning should be high in nutrients and low in sugar. If you\u2019re not careful, your cereal could be packed with excessive added sugar content that can contribute to weight gain and health problems including tooth decay and high blood pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If one of your overall health goals is making nutritious food choices, you want to get in the habit of eyeing nutrition labels on cereal boxes before adding them to your cart.  According to experts, you want to reach for options that pack at least 3 grams each of fibre and protein per serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oatmeal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oatmeal is our top choice of a healthy breakfast. According to a study by Yale  University School of Medicine<\/a>, oats contain the richest source of dietary soluble fibre, providing cholesterol lowering properties, antioxidants and important vitamins. Oats help maintain lower blood sugar,weight loss and  reduce risk of heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Make sure you don\u2019t add extra sugar or salt to your oatmeal as this will undo all the good work- instead try adding a banana, chia seeds and, or fresh fruits or fruits of your choice for extra sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muesli – with no added sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n