Replace Your Commercial Breakfast Cereals with Whole Grain Options

Today, we'll take a look at the advantages of wheat cereals and give you several suggestions on how to not get bored of eating the same thing and enjoy wheat cereals at breakfast time.

If you change your commercial breakfast cereals to whole grain options, not only will your body thank you for making the change, but you’ll feel different, too. Whole grain cereals  have many more health benefits for you and they don’t contain fat or sugar. Let’s take a look at how many options there are for a healthy breakfast.

Benefits of whole grain cereals

Swapping commercial breakfast cereals for whole grain options is a great move for your body. Whole grain options, contrary to commercial ones, don’t contain sugar or fat. Instead, they’re packed with fiber, which will keep you full.

• Reduce cholesterol. The high fiber content that these cereals have, helps expel cholesterol from the bloodstream. A breakfast that includes whole grain cereals is a natural, healthy way of reducing cholesterol levels.
• No sugar. This is especially important for people with diabetes. Commercial cereals have high levels of sugar. Some are even more than 25 percent sugar, which is a dangerously high number when we consider the daily recommend amount.
• No fat. Whole grain cereals assist in any kind of diet. They are fat free, thus, your body does not accumulate fat. Eating these cereals allows you to enjoy a healthy breakfast without worrying about gaining weight.
• Filling. More often than not, diets are associated with being hungry. Hunger eventually drives dieters to break their diets. As we mentioned earlier, whole grain cereals are great for weight loss, but their best attribute is that they can keep you feeling full. Our bodies can’t digest them quickly, meaning that we won’t get hungry until the next meal.
• Improve digestion. Whole grain cereals are rich in fiber. As a result, they’re very beneficial for digestion and keeping gut flora healthy.

Whole grain cereal breakfast ideas

When we think about whole grain cereals, the first thing that we might envision is the typical bowl of milk and cereal. However, aside from the classics, there are other options. By changing our menu, we can enjoy cereal in different ways instead of getting bored with always eating the same thing. Below, check out some of our cereal breakfast ideas.

Whole grain cereal with honey and yogurt

Pour some whole grain cereal, rice or wheat, into a bowl. Add some natural yogurt and a spoonful of honey. In a matter of seconds, you’ll have a healthy breakfast that’ll provide you with lots of health pluses. This breakfast is also rich in calcium.

Oatmeal with fruit

Oatmeal is one of the most popular breakfast options among athletes, and those who live a healthy lifestyle. Start by boiling half a cup of water and pour in half a cup of whole oats. After, add half a cup of soy milk and set aside.

Once the mixture has thickened, add some of your favorite chopped fruit. If you want to add some flavor, you could try using a tablespoon of honey or low-fat cacao powder. Oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast; you can have it as a snack or a healthy dinner as well.

Whole grain energy bars

Whole grain energy bars, paired with a glass of natural juice and a coffee, or a glass of milk, make for a healthy breakfast that’ll help you start off your day with energy. You can make them yourself by mixing 1.7 ounces of butter with two tablespoons of honey. After, add in grated coconut and chopped almonds. You can also chop dried fruits and add these to the mixture. Once everything is well mixed, shape them into bars and bake in a hot oven for 15 minutes.