Shredded wheat has magnesium in it and has been associated with a reduced risk of diabetes. 2 bisquits have 80mg of magnesium. Diabetics should aim for 400 per day. Great for weight loss! Add some berries for a healty breakfast.
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I do like the shredded wheat-now I have another reason to like it.
_CYNDY55_1/7/2011 11:03:00 PM
Yummm...Thanks For The Info
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You do not have to buy one of the gourmet cereals to bring home a healthy cereal...Post Shredded Wheat & Grape Nuts are your answer. Shredded Wheat has one ingredient..wheat. Period. Grape Nuts has Wheat, Barley flour, salt, yeast, soy lecithin. Add some fruit and have a great start to your day
SHREDDED wheat has lots of protein which is high in fiber, which helps reduce cholesterol in the bloodstream and helps reduce the risk of heart attack. Insoluble fiber eliminates constipation and helps relieve acid reflux. It is also high in iron which helps the metabolism and relieves symtoms of stress, fatigue and headaches. I am not tlaking about the frosted kind, but plain, so try some today with berries to sweeten.
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