{"id":10750,"date":"2017-01-27T07:51:59","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T11:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vitamins.vitanetonline.com\/?p=10750"},"modified":"2017-01-27T07:51:59","modified_gmt":"2017-01-27T11:51:59","slug":"is-cereal-healthy-only-if-eaten-the-right-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitamins.vitanetonline.com\/index.php\/is-cereal-healthy-only-if-eaten-the-right-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Is cereal healthy? Only if eaten the right way."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"richsummary\">\n<p id=\"abstract\">Breakfast cereal can be both an easy and healthy part of a daily nutrition plan if you pick the right one. You need to look at the nutrition information and find one that has at least 3 grams of fiber and fewer than 8 grams of sugar. Those that are fortified with vitamins and have protein are even better. You should stay away from sugary cereals and also keep an eye on serving sizes if you are watching your calorie intake.<\/p>\n<p>Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">Cereal is healthy only if you choose wisely.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">Ready-to-eat breakfast cereal can make for a convenient, healthy and balanced breakfast, especially if it&#8217;s made with whole grains, is low in sugar and is served with fresh fruit.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">Ready-to-eat cereals are also typically fortified with vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins and iron, which can help to meet a day&#8217;s goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">&#8220;Cereal is healthy only if you choose wisely.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"source\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2017\/01\/05\/health\/is-cereal-healthy-drayer\/index.html\">http:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2017\/01\/05\/health\/is-cereal-healthy-drayer\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breakfast cereal can be both an easy and healthy part of a daily nutrition plan if you pick the right one. 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