Best High Fiber Cereal for the Money
How Much Fiber Do People Really Need? Where to Find the Best Deals
Oct 13, 2008
Cereals claiming to be high in fiber line the supermarket shelves. Which ones are the real deal? Plus, find other good sources of dietary fiber.
Sifting through the maze of supposedly "healthy" cereals can be daunting. But if you're looking for ones that are high in fiber and actually taste good, you don't have to go far. But you do have to pay attention to price. More expensive does not equate to more fiber.
- Kashi Go Lean Crunch Packed with eight grams of fiber, this nutritious cereal is a complete breakfast. It’s also high in protein and contains seven whole grains. the "crunch" is definitely there, but could use a little natural sweetener. Add a banana or blueberries on top. In fact, the picture on the front of the box shows blueberries mixed in, but you’ll have to provide your own. Price: On sale, two 15 ounce boxes for $5.00 at Walgreens
- Trader Joe’s Frosted Vanilla Shredded Bite Size Wheats This tastes like Kellog’s Frosted Mini Wheats, but with less sugar. Each serving contains 12 grams of sugar, not enough to call it a sugary cereal. At five grams of fiber per serving, a bowl of bite sized wheats will give you 20 percent of the fiber you need in a day. Sprinkle some ground flax seed on top to give it even more fiber and omega 3’s. Price: $2.99 for 25.5 ounces
- Trader Joe’s Soy and Flax Clusters With six grams of fiber and seven grams of protein, this cereal is loaded with anti-oxidants. Trader Joe’s claims it is a "sweet and crunchy blend of flaxseed clusters, flakes and soy nuts." They are right. The only thing that’s missing is fresh or dried fruit mixed in. Price: $3.99 for 20 ounces
- Original Post Spoon Size Shredded Wheat The box hasn’t changed and neither has the cereal. At six grams of fiber, this is one of the original "healthy" cereals. Don’t expect anything other than the basic whole wheat taste you remember. If you want to sweeten it up, try pouring a little honey on top before you add milk. Price: $4.50 for 16.4 ounces
How Much Fiber Do You Really Need in Your Diet?
According to the Mayo Clinic, dietary fiber (which you can also find in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes) helps relieve constipation. But it also contains a number of other health benefits, including lowering your risk for diabetes and heart disease.
- Men age 50 and younger should get 38 grams of fiber a day
- Men age 51 and older should get 30 grams of fiber a day
- Women age 50 and younger need 25 grams a day
- Women age 51 and older should consume 21 grams of fiber per day
If you get tired of cereal everyday, try other high fiber options like vegetable omelets, low-fat bran muffins and fruit smoothies.
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