To find the healthiest cereals that align with the newly proposed FDA guidelines, the registered dietitians in the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab tested over 100 different cereal brands by analyzing not only nutrition facts and ingredient lists but also taste, texture, crunch factor and more. "To turn your bowl of cereal into a balanced meal, combine a 250-300 calorie serving of cereal with yogurt, milk, fruit, a tablespoon of nuts or nut butter that are about 100 to 200 calories per serving," says registered dietitian Stefani Sassos, deputy director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab. A lot of cereals are good sources of complex carbohydrates and fiber, though they can lack adequate protein. The first ingredient should be 100% whole grain or whole food (such as whole-grain oats, wheat, corn, buckwheat, rice or legumes) and it should contain a hearty combination of protein and fiber (aim for 3g of each per serving). When looking for a healthy cereal for you and your family, keep in mind that all cereals are definitely not created equal.
To be considered healthy by the FDA, cereals must now contain 3/4 ounces of whole grains and no more than 1 gram of saturated fat, 230 milligrams of sodium and 2.5 grams of added sugars per serving. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed updated guidelines for using the term "healthy." How does this affect you? Some of your favorites may no longer make the cut. We updated this article in November 2022 to ensure all picks were in stock, accurately priced and met the newly proposed FDA guidelines for what is considered "healthy." We added more information about each featured product based on extensive testing done by the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab.īig news in the cereal aisle: A lot has changed! As of September 2022, the U.S.
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