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Is Cheerios® cereal OK to eat if you have diabetes?

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Cheerios® cereals are a good option for your healthy diet. They are low in saturated fat, naturally cholesterol-free and are lower in calories than many other breakfast options.

Cheerios® cereals are a healthy option for your diet because they are low in fat, low in saturated fat, naturally cholesterol free and have fewer calories than many other breakfast options. In addition, all varieties of Cheerios cereals are made with whole grain and have at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving (at least 48 grams are recommended daily). The American Diabetes Association recommends whole grain as part of a diabetic diet. Whole grains may help manage healthy blood glucose and insulin levels, and research shows that eating whole grains as part of a healthy diet may help manage diabetes. To learn more about how you can fit Cheerios into your healthy eating plan, please talk to your doctor or dietitian.

If you're interested in the calorie, fat, carbohydrate or general nutrition content for any of the Cheerios varieties you can find this info on their nutrition facts panels.

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