YONKERS, N.Y., Sep 2, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Taste testers of U.S. Consumer
Reports say high-fiber cereals have come a long way since the cereals they used
to describe as "more like straw than grain."
The trained taste testers compared 18 high-fiber cereals on the basis of
nutrition and taste. The seven cereals they picked as nutritious, flavorful
choices were:
-- Kirkland Signature Spiced Pecan (Costco) cereal topped Consumer Reports' list
with a blend of grains, nuts and seeds and cinnamon/nutmeg flavor.
-- Kashi GoLean Crunchy Fiber Twigs, Soy Protein Grahams and Honey Puffs rated
very good for nutritional value, have 10 grams of fiber, and stay crunchy even
in milk.
-- Archer Farms (Target) High Fiber has a sweet, crunchy, toasted grain and big
cinnamon flavor with 10 grams of fiber per serving.
-- Kellogg's Raisin Bran Extra! has a lot of flavor and texture from raisins and
cranberries, almonds, sweet clusters and nutty wheat flakes with 7 grams of
fiber per serving.
-- Post Shredded Wheat Spoon Size Wheat'n Bran has simple, unsweetened
toasted-wheat "pillows" with a nutty grain flavor and 8 grams of fiber per
serving.
-- Great Value Raisin Bran (Walmart) is a good choice for raisin-bran purists.
-- Barbara's Bakery Ultimate Organic tastes lightly sweetened scored as very
good for nutrition and taste.
The cereals tested have 25 percent to 50 percent of the dietary guideline for a
2,500-calorie diet, which is 28 grams.
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