Breakfast Cereal: Which One Do You Choose? :

When it comes time for me to peruse the cereal isle, I often begin to tremble from so much sugar stimulus. All of the colorful boxes dance in the isles before me, taunting me with their sugary goodness.

Although there are plenty of breakfast cereals, which are being marketed as healthy options, it’s still hard to tell which ones are actually a good pick.

Not to mention, all of my childhood favorites are still flourishing on the shelves: Lucky Charms, Captain Crunch, Corn Pops, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. My mouth waters for the sugar high just writing about them.

Fortunately, my good, healthy, rational side takes charge as I march down the cereal isle, heading straight to the healthy stuff. But, when it comes to “healthy” there’s so much up for dispute. Am I looking for high fiber content? Minimal fat? (That granola will get you!) Or, most likely, should I be on the lookout for the lowest calorie count?

When it comes to cold cereal it’s hard to know if what’s good is also what’s good for you.

Here are a few tips to help you find a breakfast cereal "lifestyle" that's good for you!

Look For Cereal That Is:

• High in fiber
• Made with whole grain
• Low in sugar (6 grams of sugar or less per serving)

While You're At It...

• Use 1% milk or fat-free milk
• Put the milk and the cereal away after you have your bowl prepared. It's just too tempting to re-pour if you leave it all sitting out!

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