• Most individuals tend to overeat cereals. Yes, we can’t deny how satisfying it is to pour your cereals endlessly into a huge bowl. It is so convenient to miss the serving guidelines printed on the packaging. However, if you do happen to read the labels, it is a complete horror to know that one serving of cereals is only a mere half to one cup. Exceeding the serving amounts, which most of us are guilty of, leads to excess carbohydrate intake. Not at all a good thing for a patient with diabetics.

• The majority of the cereals that you get in the market are high in calories because of its high sugary contents. You have to pick up a cereal brand that are low in sugar and high in fiber content.

Choose your cereals wisely

You have to understand that all the cereals are not created equally. Some brands have a higher sugar level and more refined carbohydrates, while others are more diabetic friendly with more ingredients like nuts and whole grains. When you make your selection wisely and keep your intake controlled, cereals can be a good choice for breakfast. In fact, it can meet your requirements for vitamins and minerals and other nutritional requirements.

List of good cereal brands

• Quaker Crunchy Corn Bran

• Cascadian Farm Organic Puely O’s

• Post Bran Flakes

• Kix

• Wheaties

• Kellogg’s All Bran

• Kashi (Puffed Rice, Go Lean)

• Fiber One

• Cheerios

• Kellogg’s Special K High Protein

If you really ought to stick to eating cereals in the breakfast because of the lack of time, make sure that you are making the right cereal choices. Avoid brands or types that contain added sugar, dried fruits or other sweeteners which make the cereal mixture high in carbohydrates and calories.

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