Cereal

A new study shows that one of the simplest ways to live a healthier life is to add a bowl of whole grain cereal to your daily diet.
They say that people who do this is 20% less likely to die from heart disease or develop other diseases such as cancer or diabetes.

The study found that this was true even for people who indulge in high risk behaviour such as smoking and drinking alcohol or eating foods high in cholesterol.
Of course, it is no excuse for unhealthy habits, but it shows just how critical whole grains are to our diet.
But not all cereals that claim to be good for you passed the test.

A lot are made from refined grains or have a good deal of added sugar, and those did not get the same results as the whole grained ones.
Look for cereals that are low in sugar and made only from whole grains or wheat.
Just a bowl a day can go a long way towards a healthier life.

(Dr Bill Maier)