Cereal is a popular breakfast in the USA and other parts of the world. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day which gives you the energy to start your activities. It boosts your metabolism. In addition, a good cereal breakfast can help relieve your constipation.
Choosing the best cereal for constipation
Cereal is a popular healthy food that many people eat in the morning. It is easy to prepare by just adding milk. Some cereals are fortified with essential vitamins and minerals. In addition, cereals can be a good source of dietary fiber.
Constipation occurs when the stools get hard and dry. Eating fiber-rich food is a natural way of preventing constipation. The dietary fiber absorbs water in the bowel and makes the feces soft, bulky and easy to pass.
Because of their high fiber content, cereals can help relieve constipation. Choosing the best cereal is a tricky task because there are heaps of different varieties available on the market.
Breakfast cereals come in different colors, flavors, and tastes. Some contain dried fruits, others can be plain or have nuts. Many different brands and various prices. You may find it hard to choose the best cereal.
If your goal is relieving your constipation, a simple trick will work. Just read the food label and choose the cereal that contains the highest amount of fiber. Usually, whole grain cereals contain plenty of fiber. However, you should also look for other things such as calorie, sugar and salt content.
The best cereal for constipation is one with high fiber content, fewer calories, low sugar, and salt.
There are many popular cereal brands available to choose from such as Kellogg’s, Nestle, and General Mills. I don’t recommend a particular brand. You can choose whatever you like that has plenty of dietary fiber.
Table of some popular cereals and their fiber and calorie content per serving.
| Cereal brand | Fiber content per serving | Calories per serving |
| Fiber One Original Bran (General Mills) | 14 grams | 60 calories |
| Fiber One Honey Clusters (General Mills) | 11 grams | 170 calories |
| Kellogg’s All-Bran Original | 10 grams | 80 calories |
| Post Wheat n’Bran Spoon Size | 9 grams | 200 calories |
| Uncle Tobys Oatbrits | 4.6 grams | 158 calories |
| Nestle Milo Duo | 2.2 grams | 117 calories |
How to use breakfast cereals to relieve constipation.
There are many ways to prepare breakfast cereals. The majority of people eat with hot or cold milk. Some people just add hot water. A few people eat without any preparation.
I would prefer to use it with milk. However, drinking too much milk can make constipation worse. To avoid this problem, you can dilute the milk with warm water. For example, take a half cup of milk and add an equal volume of water to it.
Having plenty of water is important when eating a high fiber diet. So, either you should add enough water to the cereal or drink a glass of water after eating it.
Adding some pieces of fresh fruits such as apple, strawberries, and blueberries will give you a delicious breakfast that contains plenty of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.