The thought of eating a high fiber cereal makes some people cringe. It's probably because for a long time those cereals did not taste much better than chipped cardboard. However, many studies have proven the health benefits of a high fiber diet.
Food manufacturers have been quick to jump on the health bandwagon and started to produce more and more high fiber cereals, based on these studies. This has been a very positive thing, because nowadays there's a high fiber cereal that appeals to every taste imaginable. The really high percentage fiber products are still somewhat lacking in the taste department, but those with good taste and sufficient fiber are plentiful.
The cereals with the most fiber are typically the all bran type cereals. Name that come to mind include 100% Bran, All Bran, and Fiber One. For those who prefer a better taste, there are lower, but adequate, fiber products such as Kashi, Raisin Bran, and Grape Nuts. The best way to compare products and find the best fiber is to read the product labels.
It's always a good idea to compare a product with one of the heavy fiber products. That way you know how much real fiber it contains. It is important for a person to realize that some cereals which look like they might be high in fiber really are not. The only test is in product label comparisons.
You can even make your own fiber cereal if you can't find one that you like on the shelves. You simply mix different cereals. Using a plastic cereal container, cereals such as frosted flakes and fruit loops can be mixed with one of the whole grain high fiber cereals. Adding nuts and dried fruit is another way of adding taste to an otherwise dull cereal.
This is a great way to increase fiber in the diet and still enjoy ones food. Fiber is present in many dried fruits, such as raisins and prunes. Adding nuts to your cereal will also increase the fiber content. Making a mix of choice items will make the morning meal extremely enjoyable and very healthy.
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