4 Healthy Cereals For Breakfast!

Nutrition

oi-Amrisha

By Amrisha Sharma

Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 11:57

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Most of the people skip their breakfast for a variety of reasons. Cereals are a healthy meal full of vitamins, fibre and minerals. It is also low in fat and calorie. Cereals that are high in fibre and is made with whole grains are perfect for the breakfast. You can have cereals every morning to stay energetic whole day. The best cereal is the whole grain cereal that can be either made with oat, shredded wheat, bran or brown rice. Lets take a look at the healthy cereals that can be included in your breakfast menu.

Wheat cereal- This cereal is a good source of Vitamin E and fibre. It is the healthy breakfast that keeps you active the entire day. When compared to other cereals, whole wheat grain cereal is less in fat, bad cholesterol and, are easy to digest. These sweet cereals also control your hunger for a longer time. So, if you are on diet, you can have whole grain cereals to lose weight and also cleanse out toxins from the body.

Oat cereal- This sweet whole grain cereals is a treat for the sweet tooth. Add some flavour to your breakfast with the healthy oat cereal. If you do not get this combination in the market, just add few drops of honey in the plain whole grain cereal. Chop some fresh fruits and your breakfast is ready! Oat cereal consists of many vitamins and folic acid.

Barley cereal- If you are a diabetic patient, you should have barley cereal. This whole grain controls blood sugar levels. It is also rich in fibre, amino acids, antioxidants and zinc. A healthy and filling breakfast idea for you!

Grape nut cereal- This is another healthy cereal that is made with whole grains. The grape flavour makes it a hot pick among the foodies. Grape nut cereal can be made with both wheat flour and barley. One serving has 7gms fibre, 6 gms protein and 4 gms sugar. So, include this vitamin D, folic acid, fibre rich cereal in your breakfast to stay active and healthy.

These are few healthy cereals that can add a taste to your breakfast and offer benefits too! You can have cereals with hot milk. To add a taste to your breakfast, mix your favourite fruits such as strawberries, apples, bananas, kiwi, grape fruit to name a few. Instead of adding teaspoons of sugar, pour in honey to the dish. Honey is healthy and doesn't have artificial sweeteners. Which is your favourite cereal for breakfast? Share your recipe with us...

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.