Choosing Healthy Breads and Cereals By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. - Posted Mon, Jan 28, 2008, 6:09 pm PST

1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 29, 2008, 11:17 am PST

Listing the brands helped a lot.

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 29, 2008, 11:28 am PST

Fiber One is a good cereal.

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 29, 2008, 12:32 pm PST

i love shredded wheat is that a good breakfast cereal

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Jan 31, 2008, 10:35 am PST

This is so helpful i'm one of those that gets lost in the bread and ceareal eilse:)

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5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Feb 02, 2008, 7:13 am PST

I think Joy's advice on choosing bread is good, but what I also look for when choosing a loaf of bread is how much fiber. Aunt Millie's 12 Grain Bread has 6g of fiber and is very good!

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6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Feb 02, 2008, 7:14 am PST

Thank you for these brands of cereal. I needed to know some good ones for fiber, and heart healthy.

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7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Feb 02, 2008, 7:17 am PST

I knew some of these healthy facts, but it is always nice to reiterate what we need to be doing to be healthy. thanks

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8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Feb 02, 2008, 7:17 am PST

I agree most people should add more whole grains to their diet. However, you should mention to look for high fructose corn syrup on the list of ingredients and if in the top 5, that product should be avoided. I also recommend buying organic cereal and bread, they are not likely to have fructose in them

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9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Feb 02, 2008, 7:18 am PST

very helpful, but what about the "lite" breads at 40 calories/slice, or Fiber One? Is there such a thing as too much fiber? I eat these because I like the taste, as well as the calories they save! I belong to Weight Watchers; every "point" helps!

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10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Feb 02, 2008, 7:18 am PST

nature's own 100% whole wheat is 50 calories ; 2 g fiber; 4 g protein a slice.

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11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Feb 02, 2008, 7:18 am PST

simple and easy to understand

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12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Feb 02, 2008, 7:19 am PST

I don't eat much bread or cereal but what she said is right on the ball.

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13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Feb 02, 2008, 7:19 am PST

Better forms of wheat are Amaranth, Kamut, Spelt, Buckwheat... Look for brands of bread and cereals that contain these... Re-train your tongue to eat these foods, they're much healthier then regular whole grain wheat foods. And eat organic whenever possible. www.taimak.tv

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14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Feb 02, 2008, 7:19 am PST

I notice you didn't mention trying to avoid high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) which is terrible for people, especially kids, because of the way our bodies process it. It's in nearly all bread and cereals.

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15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Feb 02, 2008, 7:19 am PST

What about protein?

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