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The Benefits of
Cereal

Cereal is one of the healthiest breakfast
choices you can make. Frequent
cereal eaters tend to have
healthier body weights.

A guide to cereal nutrition and health

Providing nourishment is an important mission. The information that follows provides key insights and facts about cereal, its ingredients and the roles they play in contributing to overall health. Select titles from the list below to read more.

Lowering Cholesterol with Cheerios

High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease.

Cheerios can help.

Cheerios is the only leading cereal clinically proven to lower bad cholesterol when eaten as a part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

In 1997, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a health claim linking the soluble fiber from oats – like that found in Cheerios – to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.47 In 1998, a peer-reviewed clinical study showed that eating three cups of Cheerios daily as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol can help reduce bad cholesterol levels.48

Several years ago, we also brought the heart-healthy benefits to Honey Nut Cheerios. Both can play a part in helping reduce the risk of heart disease – and both are made with whole grain oats, low in fat, and provide at least 12 essential vitamins and minerals.

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