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Crunchy Cereal

Crunchy cereal is a processed breakfast grain product, often made from wheat, corn, oats, or rice and sometimes fortified with vitamins and minerals. Nutrition varies widely depending on whether it is whole grain, sweetened, or fiber-fortified.

Beneficial properties

convenient energy source may be fortified with vitamins and minerals can provide whole grains may provide dietary fiber

Nutritional highlights

Depending on the product, crunchy cereal may provide carbohydrates, fiber, iron, B vitamins such as folate, and sometimes added vitamin D or calcium.

Caution. Many crunchy cereals are high in added sugar and may contain gluten; people with celiac disease or diabetes should choose products carefully.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
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