The Glycemic Index and Breakfast Cereals
Eat Whole Grain Cereals For Breakfast
Dieters tend to avoid bacon and eggs for breakfast and more often are turning to hot and cold cereals for breakfast, along with fresh fruit and yogurt. But not all cereals are the same. The ideal breakfast cereal for a healthy GI diet plan will be made of unrefined whole grains, such as oatmeal, or any 100 percent bran cereal.
You should try to avoid breakfast cereals that contain added sugar, or those which are low in fiber. Also, avoid highly refined cereals even those containing added vitamins, as the typical glycemic response to them is high.
Ideally, choose breakfast foods with roughly 7-10 grams of fiber per serving, because dietary fiber helps protect food inside the stomach and intestine from the actions of digestive enzymes intent on converting food to glucose. High fiber meals always have a lower GI value.