Cereals, Breakfast Diet Support

In the food pyramid, cereal is an important source of carbohydrates and a staple food of the world. In addition to nutrient-rich cereals are also low sugar content making it suitable for those who want to lose weight without feeling faint.

The term is said cereal derived from the name of the Roman goddess of agriculture, Ceres. In Indonesia, the cereals are common red rice, white rice, corn, and wheat. In fact, there are many other types of cereals, such as oats, barley, rye, and millet.

In general, serelia that we daily consumption is not a whole grain of cereal grain, but only a portion of cereal seeds. We have many available on the market fast cereals made from whole seeds of cereals (whole grains).

Nutrient content of cereal products is very varied. But generally contains carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and calcium as milk added.

Several studies have shown that cereals contain whole grains can reduce weight, but the body still get enough nutrition. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition of 72,000 men showed that those who consumed 40 grams of whole grains each day can reduce body weight to 7 pounds.

According to nutrition experts, Nilani Sritharan of Cereal Partners Worldwide, Australia, compared with other types of breakfast cereal has a sugar content is very low.

"A bowl of cereal only contains 12 grams of sugar. Compare this with fruit that contains 45 grams of sugar or a glass of orange juice is 22 grams of sugar content," he said in a media event gathering Breakfast Around The perception held by Nestle in Jakarta some time ago.

In addition, cereals were lower calories. A bowl of cereal with low-fat milk has less than 200 calories. Compare this with fried rice which contains 800 calories or sandiwich and chocolate milk which calories to 500.

"Children who regularly eat breakfast with cereal kegemukannya risk to be lower. In addition to regular adult breakfast cereals also have a body mass index lower than those who rarely ate cereal," said Nilani.

In addition to calorie and low fat, according to breakfast cereal Sirani will make snacking desires lower so weight is not easy to ride. Another bonus of regular cereal consumption is free from constipation problem.

When you choose cereal for breakfast would be more practical because you live adding liquid milk into it. To enrich the flavor, cereal can be mixed with fresh fruit slices. With this addition, the more delicious cereal and increased nutrients.