Also indexed as: Dry Cereals
Whether your preference is flakes, O s, or puffs, cold cereal is a
traditional breakfast favorite.
America’s first breakfast cereal was introduced to the United States in 1895 by John
Harvey Kellogg to help his clients boost their fiber intake. Over the years, cold cereals have
become a breakfast favorite in the United States.
Varieties
Cold cereals come in flakes, puffs, Os, biscuits, and many
other forms. They vary widely in nutritional value, from sugar-coated, brightly colored puffs
to 100-percent wheat bran. Whole- and multigrain cereals, unsweetened or lightly sweetened
with barley malt syrup or molasses, are generally the most nutritious. Read labels carefully:
even so-called “healthy” granola may have 400 calories and more than 16 grams of
fat in one serving.
Buying and storing tips
Cold cereals can be purchased prepackaged or in the bulk section of
most health food stores and groceries. Store cereal in sealed glass or plastic containers, or
in tightly sealed plastic bags, in a cool, dark cupboard.
Availability
Cold cereals are available year-round.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Add a handful of high-fiber bran cereal to your favorite cold cereal.
Top cereal with half a cup of berries, a small sliced
peach, or half a
banana. If you’re trying to increase your intake of soy, sprinkle some soy-based protein powder on
cereal, or use soy milk instead of cows’ milk. Although best known as a breakfast food, cold cereal
can be enjoyed in the afternoon or evening, too.
Nutritional Highlights
Cold cereal (flakes, corn), 1.5 cups (42g)
Calories: 150
Protein: 2.7g
Carbohydrate: 36g
Total Fat: 0.3g
Fiber: 1.2g
*Excellent source of: Iron (13mg), Vitamin C (21mg), and
Thiamine (0.3 mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a
particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value.
Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries.
Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values
and the recommended daily guidelines.
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