High-fiber cereals on store shelves come in all sorts of shapes, flakes, twigs and clusters. But getting people to eat these cereals can be a challenge.
But don't dump the idea of a high-fiber cereal just yet. Consumer Reports tested 18 in pursuit of ones you might actually want to eat. But first, why should you look for a high-fiber cereal?
"It can help control appetite and weight and also help reduce the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes," Dr. Orly Avitzur of Consumer Reports said.
For a 2,000 calorie diet, 28 grams of fiber are recommended.
Per serving, the cereals tested have 25 to 50 per cent of the daily recommended amount. Now how about taste?
"When we first tested high fiber cereals, we found some of them tasted like straw," tester Ellen Klosz said.
A couple did not test well. Testers found a Cascadian Farm cereal tasted stale and chalky. And its one of the more expensive cereals tested.
"And cereals with artificial sweeteners weren't that tasty, either," Klosz said.
But testers found Kirkland Signatures Spiced Pecan from Costco to be an excellent choice. And if you want a low-sugar cereal, a very good choice is Post's Shredded Wheat Spoon Size Wheat Bran. So, no more excuses!
Bran cereals have lots of fiber whether they are a house brand or a name brand. You can often find one with raisins is a good in expensive choice if you are just getting into having more fiber. Or just buy a plain bran cereal and add your own raisins.
With a report from CTV British Columbia's Chris Olsen
