Help Maintain Your Weight with Big G Cereals with Whole Grains (PLUS GIVEAWAY)

Did you know that according to the Report of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, 95% of Americans do not get enough whole grain. In fact, the average person gets a little more than half a serving of whole grain each day. That's significantly less than the three servings recommended daily (at least 48 grams of whole grains are recommended daily).

Every Big G cereal contains at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving, with more than 20 Big G cereals delivering 16 grams or more. A diet high in whole grain can help you to maintain a healthier weight. It has also been found to help with diabetes and may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

Frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights (and that includes people who choose sweetened cereals). Cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol, and more fiber than non-cereal eaters. Cereal consumption as part of an overall healthy lifestyle may play a role in maintaining a healthy body mass index.

Weight management is more than just watching calories - it's also important to ensure you're getting enough of the good stuff. Big G cereals are made with whole grain and are nutrient-dense to help you start your day off right with brands you love, including Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Fiber One, and Total. Just look for the white check on the front of the cereal box!

Visit http://www.wholegrainnation.com/ for more tips, additional information about the benefits of whole grain and how Big G cereals can be a convenient and tasty way to help you manage your weight by incorportating whole grain into your day.

Giveaway

General Mills, through MyBlogSpark, has generously offered a giveaway for one of my readers. The prize pack consists of a VIP coupon for one Big G cereal and a copy of "The Belly Fat Prescription," by Dr. Travis Stork (MD and host of The Doctors).

MANDATORY ENTRY: To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite Big G cereal.

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U.S. entries only. Entries for this giveaway will be accepted until 10:00 PM March 15, 2011. At that time, a random winner will be selected and notified. Please make sure you provide valid contact information.


Disclaimer:
General Mills, through MyBlogSpark, provided me with information used in this post. They provided me with a prize pack consisting of a coupon for a Big G cereal and a copy of  the book "The Belly Fat Prescription." They are also providing this same prize pack to one of my blog readers.