Is eating cereal healthy for my heart?
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RealAge answered:Fruit, veggies, exercise -- they all make the heart-healthy list. And according to a study, healthy cereal makes the list as one of the best heart-healthy foods.
But we're not talking about Cocoa Puffs. We're talking about whole-grain cereals -- such as steel-cut oats, shredded wheat or muesli. Men in a study who noshed at least once a week on healthy cereal like these were significantly less likely to experience heart failure.
Several studies suggest that it's the fiber in whole-grain cereals that may quell risk factors for heart failure, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar and obesity.Fruit, veggies, exercise -- they all make the heart-healthy list. And according to a study, healthy cereal makes the list as one of the best heart-healthy foods. But we're not talking about Cocoa Puffs. We're talking about whole-grain... More -
Toby Smithson of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:Different types of cereals can be heart-healthy. Whole grain products are preferred over refined cereals. Some whole grains like oats provide soluble and insoluble fiber, which help reduce levels of cholesterol, cause satiety, and promote a regular digestive system. Be sure to check the nutrition facts label and ingredients list. Compare amounts of sodium and sugar, and choose products with at least 2-5g of soluble fiber.
Different types of cereals can be heart-healthy. Whole grain products are preferred over refined cereals. Some whole grains like oats provide soluble and insoluble fiber, which help reduce levels of cholesterol, cause satiety, and promote a regular... More
