A familiar breakfast in US and Canada may offer more than a convenient way to start the morning. New dietary guidance highlighted by cardiologists and dietitians points to fiber as one of the key nutrients to look for when choosing cereal, particularly for people interested in supporting heart health.
The focus is not on a particular cereal brand. Instead, the bigger story is about fiber, whole grains, added sugar, saturated fat and sodium and how those nutritional factors can fit into a diet aimed at reducing cardiovascular risk.