Health benefits of whole grain has been proven through research. A diet rich in whole grains has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, and some forms of cancer. Whole-grain diets also improve bowel health; they help maintain regular bowel movements and provides a feeling of fullness with fewer calories.
Whole grains can be an excellent source of fiber. Eating fiber is one of the ways in help meeting your daily requirement. But not all whole grains are good sources of fiber. Whole wheat contains the highest amount of fiber of the whole grains. Brown rice contains the least amount of fiber.
Consumers need to read the label and select cereals based on the whole-grain content and amount of sugar (less is better) it contains.
Most whole-grain sources yield from 1-4 grams of fiber per serving. You need between 25 to 30 grams of fiber a day. Like the champions, starting your day with a bowl of whole-grain cereal energizes you and helps keep you trim.
Successful "losers" from the National Weight Control Registry who have lost substantial amounts of weight -- and kept it off -- swear by the importance of eating a nutritious breakfast such as cereal each day.
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