Five Good Cereals

5/10/2018

Life gets busy and mornings are short. Cereal can be a quick way to make sure you start your day off right. The majority of cereals you’ll see on shelves are NOT good ways to start your day, so we’ve picked out five good ones that are pretty easy to find that’ll get you nourished quick.

Keep in mind that serving sizes are different for different types of cereal. To compare protein amounts for these cereals, remember than an egg has about 6g of protein. Also, it’s best to stay under 10g of sugar to keep breakfast from becoming a dessert. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to mix in some fruit or Greek yogurt with any of these to make them a little more exciting and increase the nutrition even more.

Grape Nuts
Crunchy little pebbles of whole grains you can eat hot or cold. A good amount of protein and one serving gets you 90% of your iron for the day!
1/2 cup
Calories 210
Total Fat 1g
Sodium 270mg
Fiber 7g
Sugar 5g
Protein 6g

Kashi Go Lean Original
Lots of fiber and an awesome amount of protein in this one. Don’t let the mention of “fiber twigs” on the box scare you. It’s good!
1-¼ cup
Calories 180
Total Fat 2g
Sodium 115mg
Fiber 13g
Sugar 8g
Protein 12g

Post Wheat ‘N Bran Shredded Wheat
One of the oldest cereals around and for good reason. No sugar, a good amount of protein, and no unnecessary ingredients make this a winning choice.
1-¼ cup
Calories 210
Total Fat 1.5g
Sodium 0mg
Fiber 8g
Sugar 0g
Protein 7g

Cascadian Farms Multi Grain Squares
Whole grain wheat, rice, and corn come together to form a higher fiber and higher protein alternative to Life cereal.
1 cup
Calories 210
Total Fat 1g
Sodium 190mg
Fiber 4g
Sugar 7g
Protein 5g

Original Cheerios
A classic choice with just a little added sugar but a decent amount of fiber and some protein.
1 cup
Calories 100
Total Fat 2g
Sodium 140mg
Fiber 3g
Sugar 1g
Protein 3g

SOURCES
Post Grape-Nuts Original
https://www.postconsumerbrands.com/grape-nuts/original/

Kashi® GOLEAN® Original Cereal
https://www.kashi.com/our-foods/cold-cereal/kashi-golean-original-cereal

SHREDDED WHEAT Spoon Size Wheat'n Bran
https://www.postconsumerbrands.com/shredded-wheat/post-shredded-wheat-spoon-size-wheatn-bran/

Multi Grain Squares Cereal
https://www.cascadianfarm.com/products/cereals/cereal/multi-grain-squares

Original Cheerios
http://www.cheerios.com/en/products/Cheerios.aspx

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Amanda is a mother of three (10, 7, and 5) and has been married for 14 years. My weight loss journey started July 17, 2008, one day after my daughter's first birthday. Tipping the scales at 235 pounds at 5'3, being an over weight, over tired, out of shape role model no longer appealed to me and I knew it was time for a change. Three pregnancies later, I had lost a total of 105 pounds. I had run 2 marathons and dozens of half marathons. Something was missing. I was thin, but I wasn't fit. I wasn't healthy. I could feel it in my insides. I was 136 pounds and a size 8. Something didn't add up. I got my certification in personal training, nutrition, weight management, and dove into supplementation and whole foods. 90 days later, I gained 10 pounds and lost two pants sizes (8 to a 4).

Continuing on this path, all of my clients wanted to know how I was doing it. I always dreamed of creating a business that truly added value to people and improved their health. My husband, Grant, and I decided it was time to take that leap.

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