Best and Worst Cereals For Eating Healthy

Half of all Americans start their day with a bowl of cereal for breakfast, according to the National Cereal Council. And while it is typically a healthy breakfast choice (better than sugary doughnuts, giant muffins, even carb-loaded bagels), your favorite cereal might not be as healthy as you think.

Study after study has shown that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating breakfast has been shown to help people maintain a healthy weight, concentrate better, and even live longer. Cereal can be a great go-to option. However, certain cereals can do more harm than good to your waistline (and your health). Here, a look at the best and worst breakfast cereals.