Cereals
A cereal diet is associated with weight loss or weight control, experts opine. Whole grain cereals are the best option in weight maintenance. Milk and whole-grain cereal and instant oatmeal topped with raisins and milk can be very good options to start your day.
The cereal group is at the base of pyramid (Bread, Cereal, Rice, Pasta) and they provide B-vitamins, minerals and fiber. There are many brands available in the market (e.g. Kelloggs) that claim easy weight loss with their product.
- wheat (puffed-1 cup: 50 cal)
- maize
- bran (1 cup: 125)
- millets (1 cup: 102 cal)
- rye
- barley
- wild rice
- oat
- spelt
Cereals breakfast (with skimmed milk) is one of the major components in weight loss diet plan. According to the food pyramid, 1 serving = 1 slice of bread, 1/2 bagel or bun, 1 ounce dry cereal, 1/2 cup cooked cereal, 1/2 cup cooked rice, 1/2 cup cooked pasta. This varies from person to person. Cereals diet is mainly a low calorie diet and can't be called a balanced one but sufficient intake of cereals is necessary in daily diet.