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What is the healthiest breakfast cereal?
I s this the beginning of the end for breakfast cereal? The morning staple took off in the 1950s as a convenient alternative to porridge or eggs. Quick, tasty and 'fortified with vitamins and minerals', it has been filling our bowls ever since — but recently the total sale of branded cereals has dipped by 6.5 per cent, with only oats and granola bucking the trend.
Why have we fallen out of love with cornflakes and co? Mostly it's due to an increase in health-conscious consumers avoiding ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and added sugars — many cereals can be packed full of them, regardless of the benefits trumpeted on the front of the box.
However, experts say it can be a healthy choice, with some caveats. 'Cereal isn't inherently good or bad — it depends on the type and how you serve it,' says Rob Hobson, a nutritionist and the author of Unprocess Your Life. This is your guide to navigating the cereal aisle.
