Dietitians Explain: Here’s Why You Should Be Eating Fortified Cereals For Weight Loss
April 1, 2022 by Justine Schwartz
You have probably heard the term “fortified cereal,” or “fortified foods” in general. But if you have some uncertainty about what the term means, Lisa Richards, certified nutritional coach and creator of The Candida Diet is here to explain it, as well as list the health benefits of buying them in the grocery store over other cereals. Several of these benefits promote weight loss, as well.
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“Fortified foods are those that have had nutrients added to them that were not there prior, or only present in insignificant amounts,” Lisa explains. “The term enriched is often confused for fortified, which refers to foods that have had nutrients removed and added back in during the processing phase.” While both can be beneficial, she says, fortified foods are generally less processed and have a significant amount of beneficial nutrients.
To start, opting for fortified cereals like Special K, Cheerios and Total may help reduce your risk of nutrient deficiencies.