What Cereals are Good for you When on a Diet?

 Mornings are always busy, which is why they are the best option for a quick and filling breakfast. But high-calorie and sugar-loaded breakfast cereals might not be the ideal food for you when you're trying to lose weight.Be careful while choosing cereals with less than 10g of sugar and at least 3g of fiber, and have one to two servings so you won’t consume the extra calories. The content of high fiber will also keep you satiated for a long duration and cleanse your colon. It's better if you make it at home. Here are some cereals that you can make at home:

• Oats

Oats are the most preferred nutritious choice of cereal. Commonly they are rolled or crushed and then consumed as oatmeal.

Since oats are whole grains, they are also rich in fiber and many important nutrients. A ½ cup of oats can provide up to four grams of fiber and 68% of your daily needs for manganese, 18% for phosphorus and selenium, and 16% for zinc.

They even provide a significant amount of vitamin B, iron, and magnesium.

In-store, you can find pre-portioned and flavored oats that are best to avoid and try to make your own. Store-bought oats are mostly high in added sugars and other unhealthy ingredients.

Oatmeals are versatile and can be prepared in a number of ways. It is often eaten boiled with water or milk and then topped with fresh fruit, cinnamon, or nuts.

• Muesli

Muesli is not only healthy but also a delicious type of cereal. It is mostly made with a combination of rolled oats, seeds, nuts, and dried fruit.

Muesli is similar to granola but differs in a way that it can be consumed raw. It generally doesn’t contain any added oils or sweeteners.

The combination of whole grains, nuts, and seeds in muesli is an excellent protein source that provides about eight grams per one-cup of serving. It has a lot of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

You can also lower the carb content of muesli by making a grain-free version from coconut flakes, nuts, and raisins.

• Granola

Homemade granola can be a very healthy option for cereal.

It is made by baking a combination of rolled oats, nuts, and dried fruit in the oven until it becomes crispy.

Most granola also contains a fair amount of protein and healthy fats. It also provides several vitamins and minerals, including phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, and vitamin B.

Despite the nutrient content, store-bought granola cereal is also loaded with added sugar, and so it is best if you make your own.

Also, remember that granola is quite high in calories. One-cup of serving also provides close to 600 calories. To keep the intakes under control, try to stick a serving size of about ¼ cup.

• Flax Chia Cereal

Do you know that you can make your healthy cereal out of flax and chia seeds?

All you have to do is make a “dough” out of flax meal, chia seeds, coconut oil, cinnamon, and a sweetener.

The “dough” then is cut into squares and baked.

Flax and chia seeds have omega-3 fatty acids and proteins that will keep you full and satisfied. They also provide a significant amount of nutrients, including magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese.