General Mills Cheerios

Toasted whole grain oat cereal. As part of a heart-healthy diet, the soluble fiber in Cheerios can reduce your cholesterol! (Three g of soluble fiber daily from whole grain oat foods, like Cheerios in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. Cheerios provides 1 g per cup.) Giant Food Stores helping you to a healthy heart. Focus on fruits. Eat a variety of fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruits. Aim for 2 cups each day. Eat foods with soy protein. 25 g of Soy protein a day as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. Vary your veggies. Choose dark greens like broccoli, kale and other leafy veggies, as well as carrots, beans and peas. Most adults should eat at least 2 1/2 cups daily. Make half your grains whole. Aim for at least 3 servings of whole grain daily. 9 Out of 10 Americans aren't getting enough whole grain. Go lean with protein. Bake, broil or grill your lean meats and poultry. Vary your options with fish, beans, nuts and seeds. Excellent source of whole grain. This cereal provides at least 16 g of whole grain in each serving. Good source of fiber. 1 g Of sugar. 110 Calories per serving. Exchange: 1 1/2 starch. Exchange calculations based on the Exchange Lists for Meal Planning, copyright 2003 by the American Dietetic Association, the American Diabetes Association.