submitted by Ann Partlow
Navigating the Cereal Aisle
There is perhaps no greater variety at your supermarket than in the cereal aisle. Which to choose?
Keep these tips in mind as you gaze down the endless cereal shelves:
- Read the Nutrition Facts labels to compare nutrient content of products and pick those made with whole grains.
- Some cereals are fortified with vitamins and minerals. Check the nutrients in fortified cereals. Most cereals supply approximately 25% of the Daily Value for vitamins and minerals, and some have much more.
- Cereals that are good fiber sources supply at least 2.5 grams of fiber per serving; whole-grain cereals typically contain even more.
- Don’t assume cereals labeled “natural” or “granola” are necessarily more nutritious. Some of these products can be high in fat, sugars and sodium.
- Adding low-fat milk or yogurt makes cereal a great source of calcium and other nutrients; that’s why labels give information for both cereal only and with added milk.
For more information on navigating the shelves at your local grocery store, visit the Savvy Food Shopping section.
Produced by ADA’s Public Relations Team
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