Most Americans should double their intake of fiber, because it can help control appetite and weight and also helps reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
For a 2,000-calorie diet, 28 grams of fiber are recommended. Consumer Reports just tested 18 high-fiber cereals, which per serving have 25 percent to 50 percent of the daily recommended amount.
The first time Consumer Reports tested high-fiber cereals, some of them tasted like straw. Even today a couple weren't great. Cascadian Farm tasted stale and chalky. And it's one of the more expensive cereals tested. And cereals with artificial sweeteners weren't that tasty either.
But Consumer Reports found an excellent choice—Kirkland Signature's Spiced Pecan from Costco. And if you want a low-sugar cereal, a very good choice is Post's Shredded Wheat Spoon Size Wheat 'n Bran. So no more excuses!
Consumer Reports says another high-fiber cereal to try is Walmart's Great Value Raisin Bran. It was the least expensive cereal that rated very good.
