It is not clear whether cereals have a direct effect on weight control, but researchers believe that the fiber, vitamins and minerals rich in many boxed cereals may have some effect.
Researchers at Michigan State University in the United States reached this conclusion based on the national health and nutrition survey conducted by American health officials 1999 to 2000. Among the 42 18 adults surveyed, 77% are used to eating breakfast, and 22% like eating instant cereal. Among women, even taking into account factors such as exercise and total calorie intake, people who eat breakfast with cereal are still 30% less likely to be overweight than those who don't eat breakfast. Women who like to eat other foods for breakfast are almost as likely to be overweight as women who don't eat breakfast.
The researchers pointed out that it is impossible to conclude that grain itself helps to control weight. Nevertheless, compared with other people who eat breakfast, cereal lovers consume more fiber and less fat-this nutritional intake pattern is generally believed to help control their weight. They believe that minerals also help to control fat, so the milk poured into the grain and the calcium contained in the grain itself may also be important.
It is best to eat sugar-free cereal, which is nutritious and slimming.