How much attention do you pay to your morning cereal? It's worth looking at the ingredients and opting for whole grains to benefit both your health and your weight-loss efforts! Here are three reasons why your choice of cereal matters:
1. Fiber. The fiber found in whole-grain cereals has many benefits. It's important for digestive health, and it lowers your risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which can lead to cardiovascular disease.
2. Reduced cancer risk. Whole grains are rich in other compounds linked to reduced cancer risk.
3. It can help your weight. Whole grains help fill you up with fewer calories. Plus, a Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women's Hospital study showed that women who consume more whole-grain foods tend to weigh less.
Bran flakes, oatmeal and granola are all great whole-grain cereals to try—but check the sugar and salt content first to make sure they're on the lower side before you buy.
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