Breakfast Cereal

People love cereal. Unfortunately, not all cereals are healthy, even though they may seem like they are. Apart from the general rule that you should avoid any breakfast cereal that turns your milk a fluorescent shade, there are a few things you should know when picking one out.
While some cereals may seem healthy because they have the words "grain" or "fiber" in their names and the picture on the box makes them look like they contain wholesome ingredients, don't be fooled. Many of these are packed with trans fats (which raise LDL -- or "bad" cholesterol -- levels and increase the risk of coronary heart disease), refined grains, sugar, and salt. For example, Kellogg's Mueslix and Post Fruit & Fibre both contain trans fats, while Rice Krispies and Special K are made from refined grains (as opposed to whole grains).